Ben Jacobs reports that Newcastle United are ready to submit an increased offer to RB Leipzig for Benjamin Sesko (22). The Premier League club opened with a €75m + €5m bid to sign the Slovenian

Manchester United are lining up their first offer for Benjamin Sesko after Newcastle started what RB Leipzig hope will become a “bidding war” for the striker. Newcastle have tabled an offer worth £69.8million including add-ons and United are said to be ready to match that bid after fresh talks with Leipzig over the weekend.

The Slovenian striker is said to be close to making a decision on his future amid interest from Newcastle and Manchester United