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.

United have a growing belief they CAN sign Sesko despite claims of a U-turn over a move to Newcastle and with two major Old Trafford draws appealing to the player

RB Leipzig have rejected Newcastle United’s bid for Benjamin Sesko as it ‘fell short’ of their valuation, says David Ornstein. Newcastle offered Leipzig £65.5million plus £4.3m in add-ons on Saturday,