United’s director of recruitment, Christopher Vivell, is said to be playing an influential role in the club’s push to sign Sesko as he was at Red Bull Salzburg and RB Leipzig during their deals involving the 22-year-old. MailOnline also report that there is ‘a feeling’ inside Newcastle that Sesko would opt join United instead.

Manchester United have reportedly identified RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko as their priority target if they move for a striker during the summer transfer window. While the Red Devils have already acquired Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo for in excess of £130m, they continue to be linked with a number of forwards.