Over the course of Friday and Saturday, there were developments in Liverpool's pursuit of Isak and Newcastle's push for Sesko

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.

Sesko deal stalls despite Newcastle Utd ambitionNewcastle Utd have seen their attempt to sign RB Leipzig striker Sesko fall short, with the Bundesliga side rejecting a bid worth £65.5 million plus

Newcastle have been left frustrated in their pursuit of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko with the Bundesliga side rejecting an offer from the Premier League club

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.

The bid is comprised of €75m up front with a further €5m in potential add-ons, and was tabled by Newcastle in the past 24 hours.

RB Leipzig have confirmed that multiple clubs have made formal approaches for Benjamin Sesko, amid reports that Newcastle United have submitted a 70 million pound bid for the highly sought-after striker.