R B Leipzig sporting director Marcel Schäfer confirmed that “strong interest” has been shown in the club’s star forward Benjamin Šeško at the same time as reports reveal an acceleration in Manchester United’s pursuit of a player Newcastle United have already bid for.

The club is reportedly pushing hard to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko before the September 1 deadline, and they’re doing it without needing a fire sale of unwanted players. On paper, it looked like United were tight on funds after already spending big on Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo.

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.