The club is reportedly pushing hard to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko before the September 1 deadline, and they’re doing it without needing a fire sale of unwanted players. On paper, it looked like United were tight on funds after already spending big on Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo.

As The Manchester Evening News understands, United have opened talks with their counterparts at Leipzig over Sesko's possible transfer. The 22-year-old is now the top striker target for Ruben Amorim and a deal could stretch to £79million with various add-ons.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Newcastle Make ‘Formal Bid’ for Man Utd Target Benjamin Sesko. Newcastle United have submitted a formal offer to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Šeško, a report has revealed, as Manchester United continue to explore a move for the Slovenia international.