Manchester United agree deal for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko

Newcastle United were also attempting to attract the Slovenia forward.

Manchester United have agreed a deal for striker Benjamin Sesko (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Benjamin Sesko after agreeing a deal worth up to £73.7million with RB Leipzig, the PA news agency understands.

The talented 22-year-old striker has been the subject of a tug of a war as the Red Devils and Newcastle both attempted to bolster their attacks ahead of the new season.