Newcastle United have reportedly tabled a formal bid for Benjamin Sesko as they seek to beat Manchester United to the RB Leipzig striker. The two clubs have been heavily linked with the Slovenia

Newcastle United have been warned that their pursuit of Benjamin Sesko could get caught in the crossfire of another saga involving their archrivals, Sunderland. As reported by Chronicle LIVE, the Magpies have tabled a £65.

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.