Manchester United have joined Newcastle in the race for Benjamin Sesko, approaching the player's representatives with a tentative offer amid strong interest from the Magpies. Man Utd are in search of a quality No.9 in the summer transfer window and after missing out on Viktor Gyokeres, the club are now aiming to sign the RB Leipzig forward.

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According to , officials from United got in touch with Sesko's camp to discuss the terms of a potential contract. The club, however, will face competition from Premier League rivals Newcastle, who presented their proposal to the player a week ago amid concerns Alexander Isak could move on and after missing out on Hugo Ekitike.

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Newcastle have been left rocked by the news that star striker Isak wants to leave the club this summer and as a result, they have put Yoane Wissa and Sesko on their shortlist for a new forward. However, Wissa's transfer seems uncertain as Brentford have so far refused to sell the Congo international.

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United, on the other hand, have strengthened their attack by signing attackers Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo. However, Ruben Amorim will still want a quality No.9 signing before the 2025-26 campaign kicks off.

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Amorim's side will play their second pre-season friendly of their U.S. tour on Thursday as they take on Bournemouth.