RB Leipzig have rejected Newcastle United’s €80million offer for striker Benjamin Sesko, dealing a significant blow to the club’s striker succession plans amid continued uncertainty surrounding Alexander Isak and his more-than-likely sale to Liverpool.

The 22-year-old Slovenia striker is the subject of a transfer battle between Man Utd and Newcastle and there has been a double update on his future

Manchester United have indicated to RB Leipzig they are ready to match Newcastle United ’s transfer offer for Benjamin Sesko. Sesko has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League this summer after another impressive season in the Bundesliga.