Manchester United, Newcastle Compete in €85m RB Leipzig Sesko Transfer Race

Manchester United and Newcastle United are engaged in a heated transfer battle to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, with both clubs submitting significant bids. Newcastle has offered a package reportedly worth around €90 million, and Leipzig has yet to respond, seemingly waiting for Manchester United's move to spark a bidding war. Manchester United has made an official bid reported to be around £65 million plus add-ons and is confident Sesko favors a move to Old Trafford despite Newcastle's higher offer. Newcastle's pursuit of Sesko is linked to the potential sale of their star striker Alexander Isak, who has attracted interest from Liverpool, with Newcastle only willing to sell if they secure a replacement. Meanwhile, Manchester United is also preparing a backup plan by considering signing Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic should the Sesko deal fall through. Both Premier League clubs are keen to bolster their attacking options ahead of the new season, with Newcastle returning to the Champions League and Manchester United seeking to recover from a disappointing previous campaign without European football.