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Man Utd step up attempts to hijack Newcastle's Benjamin Sesko move as RB Leipzig striker tells BOTH clubs he wants to join them

Manchester United are pushing to hijack Newcastle’s move for Benjamin Sesko, with both English clubs locked in a high-stakes transfer battle. The RB Leipzig striker has reportedly told both sides that he is open to joining them, adding fresh intrigue to one of the summer’s most tightly-contested sagas that looks set to be drawn out into the start of the Premier League season.

Alexander Isak set for crunch talks as wantaway striker returns to Newcastle training base after going 'AWOL' with £150m Liverpool transfer speculation still swirling

Alexander Isak has returned to Newcastle United’s training ground following a controversial solo stint in Spain at Real Sociedad's training centre, with crunch talks now expected between the striker and manager Eddie Howe. The Swedish star had skipped the club’s pre-season tour amid intense interest from Liverpool, and their eventual bid for the highly-rated striker.

Man Utd 'ready to match' Newcastle's offer for Benjamin Sesko after Magpies see opening €80m bid rejected by RB Leipzig

Manchester United are reportedly ready to match Newcastle's €80 million (£69.8m) bid for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, with both Premier League clubs now awaiting the player’s decision. RB Leipzig rejected the Magpies’ initial offer due to its structure, while United are preparing their own proposal amid growing optimism a deal can be struck soon.