Man Utd are desperate to continue upgrading their forward line, having already spent in excess of £130million on Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo. Newcastle, meanwhile, face the ever-growing reality of losing star frontman Alexander Isak,

The Manchester Evening News understands that Ruben Amorim's side are advancing in a deal to bring the RB Leipzig forward to Old Trafford. It's thought that United have received encouragement to pursue Sesko and have made contact with the Bundesliga side about a possible transfer.

The Magpies turned their eyes to 22 year-old Sesko after Liverpool ramped up their interest in Alexander Isak, hoping to be prepared for his departure if the Reds eventually stump