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 United have submitted a formal bid to RB Leipzig in an attempt to win the race to sign Benjamin Sesko, according to breaking reports.

Manchester United remain in the running to sign Benjamin Sesko as RB Leipzig have rejected Newcastle United’s €80 million (£69.8m) bid for the striker, according to reports. United and Newcastle are both competing to sign the 22-year-old before the end of the summer transfer window and negotiations have intensified this week.