Overview

• Manchester United have agreed an up-front fee of around £66.5 million with RB Leipzig for striker Benjamin Sesko.
• Sesko has travelled to Manchester for his medical after rejecting a higher salary offer from Newcastle United.
• Newcastle United have shifted their focus to Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson as they seek a new No 9.
• United have opened talks with Brighton & Hove Albion over midfielder Carlos Baleba to bolster their midfield.
• Chelsea have formally approached United to sign Alejandro Garnacho; the signing of Sesko also raises questions over Rasmus Hojlund’s future.