A new No.9 has been at the top of United's wish-list ever since they confirmed deals for Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo. Sesko is United's key target for the centre forward position, and the striker has already been praised by a former United boss.

RB Leipzig are resigned to losing their star striker Benjamin Sesko this summer.Red Bull GmbH, who own RB Salzburg and RB Leipzig, have had Sesko on their books since 2019.United showed interest in

The bid is comprised of €75m up front with a further €5m in potential add-ons, and was tabled by Newcastle in the past 24 hours.