Manchester United have won the race for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, but where does it leave Newcastle – who had pinned their hopes on the Slovenian star. The Slovenia international is on the verge of completing a sensational transfer from RB Leipzig to the Red Devils.

Manchester United have pulled off a decisive move in the transfer market, agreeing a deal in principle with RB Leipzig for 22-year-old striker Benjamin Sesko. As reported by David Ornstein of The Athletic, the deal is worth €76.5million (£66.4m) with €8.5m in add-ons, and Sesko is expected to undergo medical tests imminently.