Manchester United have reportedly fired back in the red-hot race with Newcastle United for Benjamin Sesko as INEOS refuse to lose another key target to a Premier League rival.Sesko is now the

Manchester United have submitted a £65.2m plus £8.7m add-ons bid to RB Leipzig for Benjamin Sesko, according to The Athletic. Last month, it was reported that the Reds were prioritising a move for the Slovenia international if they were to sign another striker this summer and informal contact was made with the Bundesliga club.

The Magpies submitted their second official offer to the Bundesliga club on Monday evening in an attempt to steal a march on their rivals for the Slovenia international’s signature. Widespread reports suggest Newcastle’s improved bid is worth €80m, plus a further €10m in potential add-ons.