Manchester United have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of Benjamin Sesko after a rival bid for the striker was reportedly knocked back.

Manchester United remain in the running to sign Benjamin Sesko as RB Leipzig have rejected Newcastle United’s €80 million (£69.8m) bid for the striker, according to reports. United and Newcastle are both competing to sign the 22-year-old before the end of the summer transfer window and negotiations have intensified this week.

RB Leipzig have rejected Newcastle United’s club-record €80 million offer for Slovenian striker Benjamin Sesko, according to Ben Jacobs. Newcastle’s bid, comprising a guaranteed €75 million and €5 million in potential add-ons,