United WILL submit their first offer for Sesko in the coming days and they are willing to go higher than Newcastle have so far, with the transfer battle well underway

As it stands, Newcastle are the only side to have made a formal proposal to Leipzig. Sky Sports Germany state Man Utd are ready to match the Magpies’ offer, but only if they receive confirmation from the striker that he wants to move to Old Trafford.

Newcastle may have moved ahead in the race to sign Benjamin Sesko after lodging a bid worth £70 million, including add-ons, for the RB Leipzig striker who is also a target for Manchester United.