Manchester United and Newcastle have both led the race for Sesko's signature, after Arsenal opted to sign Viktor Gyokeres instead. Ruben Amorim's side are firmly focused on bringing in a new No.9, with Rasmus Hojlund mooted to depart despite publicly stating his desire to stay and fight for his place.

Just 22 years of age, Sesko has been on the radar of many big clubs for years gone by – and, according to the Daily Express, Manchester United were keen to sign the NK Domzale academy graduate in 2023. Rasmus Hojlund joined from Atalanta instead, while Sesko moved from RB Salzburg to Leipzig.

Benjamin Sesko has been left out of RB Leipzig’s pre-season friendly with Atalanta today. The bombshell news comes just hours after Newcastle United made an opening offer for the striker. Sky Sports revealed earlier today that the Magpies have bid £65million - a potential club-record fee.