Manchester United have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of Benjamin Sesko after a rival bid for the striker was reportedly knocked back.

Newcastle’s bid for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko has fallen short of the German club’s valuation, according to the Athletic.The Magpies made an offer of around £70m for the Slovenia

Benjamin Sesko has been linked with a move to Manchester United, and the striker's agent has already outlined the key criteria that he and his client will look for when deciding on his future