Manchester United are closing in on a deal to sign Benjamin Sesko after trumping Newcastle in a red-hot race for the 22-year-old striker.A £74 million proposal has been tabled by United, which RB

Manchester United are closing in on a deal to sign Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig. The Old Trafford side have been battling Newcastle United for the 22-year-old striker, with both teams submitting offers. Newcastle initially tabled €75million plus €5m in add-ons, before raising that on Monday to at least €80m.

Sesko isn't the only striker that United have looked at. Ollie Watkins is admired by the club, but Aston Villa are adamant that the England international is not for sale, while RB Leipzig have been much more receptive to the possibility of selling Sesko if they can receive an acceptable fee.