Newcastle have raised their bid for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko. Manchester United had still to submit a formal offer for the Slovenia international as of Monday afternoon.

Newcastle are in a strong position as things stand after a day of positive talks held by their co-owner Jamie Reuben with Leipzig and Sesko.

Newcastle United have just under a month left to bring more new faces to St James' Park before the transfer window closes for the summer. Newcastle are focusing on potential replacements, with strong interest in RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko and Brentford's Yoane Wissa - while they remain in the market for a central defender and midfield options.