Man United 'closing in' on Benjamin Sesko transfer after huge breakthrough in talks

The race to sign Benjamin Sesko has cranked up a gear with Manchester United and Newcastle in a transfer tug-of-war. Both Premier League rivals are battling for the RB Leipzig star as part of their summer plans to add reinforcements to their frontline.

Eddie Howe's side has already faced disappointment during the transfer window after missing out on their targets this summer. Bryan Mbeumo already turned down a move to St James' Park, in favour of an Old Trafford switch, and they could face fresh disappointment.

Reports suggest that Sesko prefers a move to the Theatre of Dreams, despite speculation suggesting that he has agreed personal terms with the top-flight rivals.

With that being said, the MEN looks at the latest rumours surrounding Sesko.

United are closing in a deal to sign Sesko, according to the latest reports on Wednesday morning.

The Athletic's David Ornstein is reporting that while there is no direct agreement between United and Leipzig yet, Sesko prefers a switch to Ruben Amorim's side over Newcastle with talks 'advancing towards a conclusion'.

Newcastle had a bid of €82.5m (£71.8m) plus €2.5m (£2.2m) in add-ons accepted by the Bundesliga club but the forward has made it clear where he wants to move - with all parties said to aware of his decision and working towards completing the transfer.

United are understood to have submitted an opening offer for the striker worth just under £74million, after it had emerged on Tuesday afternoon.

Reports throughout the evening and overnight intensified suggesting that the feeling around the deal at Old Trafford was even stronger.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the club believes that Sesko only wants to move to Manchester and it comes after the official contract proposal