Newcastle bid for Sesko amid Man Utd interest and Isak saga

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Newcastle have made a formal bid to RB Leipzig for striker Benjamin Sesko.

Sky Sports News understands the offer is €75m (£65.5m) plus €5m (£4.3m) in add-ons - which matches Leipzig's valuation.

Newcastle have presented their vision to the Slovenian striker and want the deal to happen.

Sesko is considering his options with Manchester United also at the table. The player is open to both projects.

The bid comes with Newcastle braced for a second offer from Liverpool for Alexander Isak.

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Eddie Howe spoke about the situation surrounding striker Alexander Isak

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Sky Sports News' Mark McAdam breaks down how 'transfer games' between Liverpool and Newcastle are unfolding for Swedish forward Alexander Isak

What is the latest on Man Utd's Sesko pursuit?

Sesko remains a top target for Manchester United. It was thought Man Utd would have to make sales in order to bring in a striker.

While the priority is to offload players, it is understood Man Utd can buy before selling provided there are sales before the window closes.

It is understood RB Leipzig are interested in Man Utd striker Rasmus Hojlund and have explored the conditions of a loan.

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