Premier League sides Manchester United and Newcastle have both placed competing bids for in-demand RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, German tabloid Bild reported Tuesday. The German tabloid said the Red Devils made an initial bid of 85 million euros (£73.

Manchester United have finally made their move for Benjamin Sesko with a bid of up to €85m (£73.9m) and believe the striker wants to join them.

With Manchester United pressing ahead for Benjamin Sesko, Newcastle United are now in talks with the agent of Brentford striker Yoane Wissa.