Benjamin Sesko ‘makes decision’ between Man Utd and Newcastle

The striker is in red-hot demand this summer，BENJAMIN SESKO wants to join Manchester United, according to reports.

The Red Devils have been locked in a transfer battle for the RB Leipzig striker.

Reports in Germany yesterday suggested that United had matched the Toon's £74million bid.

The offer is said to be worth £65m plus £9m in add-ons.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, United believe that Sesko only wants to join them.

The Red Devils remain in negotiations with RB Leipzig regarding a transfer fee.

But club bosses reckon that they have now moved ahead of Newcastle in the race to sign Sesko.

A swoop for the Slovenian would take United's summer spending on a new front three to more than £200m.

Ruben Amorim's side signed Matheus Cunha from Wolves in a £62.5m deal back in June.

Red Devils bosses then sealed a £71m swoop for Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo last month.

Newcastle, meanwhile, have been desperate to recruit a striker amid speculation surrounding Alexander Isak's future.

The Swede, 25, told Toon chiefs last month that he wants to leave St James' Park.

Liverpool had a £110million bid knocked back for Isak, and could return for the forward later in the window.

Newcastle are already light up front, having released Callum Wilson at the end of last season.

Sesko trained alone yesterday as he nears an RB Leipzig exit.

The German side's bosses are happy for Newcastle and Man Utd to engage in a bidding war, but don't want the situation to drag on as they recognise that they need time to replace their forward.