Newcastle has increased its offer to RB Leipzig for Benjamin Sesko, a striker.
Newcastle is reportedly now proposing £69.7 million (€80 million) as a fixed fee plus add-ons.
Manchester United is expected to make an offer for Sesko in the interim formally. Leipzig and United have been discussing what they would be willing to pay.
Sesko is open to both projects, sources told Sky Sports News he is leaning towards Man Utd if they can agree a deal.
United’s pursuit of Sesko throws into question Rasmus Hojlund’s future at Old Trafford, with the club understood to be listening to suitable offers for the striker
It was thought United would have to make sales in order to bring in a striker. However, while the priority is to offload players, it is understood Ruben Amorim’s side can buy before selling, provided there are sales before the window closes.
