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

The race intensifies for RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko as Manchester United have reportedly submitted their first bid for the Slovenian striker, who is also being pursued by Newcastle United.

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.