Manchester United and Newcastle have both led the race for Sesko's signature, after Arsenal opted to sign Viktor Gyokeres instead. Ruben Amorim's side are firmly focused on bringing in a new No.9, with Rasmus Hojlund mooted to depart despite publicly stating his desire to stay and fight for his place.

Manchester United appear to be making significant progress in their transfer pursuit of Benjamin Sesko. The Slovenia international was heavily linked with Arsenal earlier in the transfer window but now looks destined to end up at Old Trafford having become the latest centre forward to snub Newcastle United.

Ollie Watkins also has admirers at Old Trafford but Aston Villa told United early in the window that the 29-year-old is not for sale.