Manchester United have rivalled Newcastle's offer for Benjamin Sesko by sending a bid of their own to RB Leipzig, according to reports. The two Premier League giants are going head-to-head for the signing of Slovenia's leading frontman, whose preference is expected to determine the outcome of the transfer saga.
Newcastle are in the market to replace Alexander Isak, who is wanted by Liverpool. And having landed on Sesko as their top target, they sent a second bid for the 22-year-old worth a reported £73.9million on Monday night. With Leipzig's valuation believed to have been met, United have taken the development as their cue to try and spoil the party.
According to Bild, United have matched the total value of Newcastle's offer by putting together a £73.9m package. The Athletic claim that £65.2m of that proposal would be paid up front with the rest made up of add-ons.
Leipzig have separated Sesko from the rest of the squad due to the uncertainty surrounding his future and he trained individually on Tuesday. He is believed to have told both United and Newcastle that he 'only wants to join them', but one of the clubs is due to be left disappointed.
If Leipzig give the green light to both proposals, it will be down to Sesko to decide his future. The 6ft 5in marksman heading for Old Trafford would be another crushing blow for Newcastle in what has been a disastrous summer transfer window.
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