RB 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.
Amid Alexander Isak’s uncertain future, Eddie Howe’s side have settled on Šesko as their leading target. The Magpies reportedly tabled a formal offer worth €75 million (£65.3 million, $86.4 million) plus a further €5 million (£4.4 million, $5.8 million) in add-ons on Saturday which would have made him the club’s most expensive arrival of all time, surpassing Isak’s €70 million (£60.9 million, $80.6 million) fee.
