Sources have told ESPN that Newcastle have accelerated talks with Leipzig to sign Sesko -- who Manchester United also have in their sights. Sources would not confirm the value of the bid, but British media report said it is worth up to £69.7 million ($92.5m)

The bid is comprised of €75m up front with a further €5m in potential add-ons, and was tabled by Newcastle in the past 24 hours.

Manchester United transfer target Benjamin Sesko has been left out of RB Leipzig's squad for this afternoon's friendly against Atalanta - according to reports. The Slovenian is at the centre of a tug-of-war between Ruben Amorim's side and Premier League rivals Newcastle United.