Overview

• Newcastle lodged a second proposal worth around £78.4 million including add-ons after an initial £69.8 million bid for the 22-year-old striker.
• Manchester United countered with a guaranteed €75 million plus €10 million in add-ons and believe Sesko prefers Old Trafford.
• Leipzig executives are reviewing both bids and are expected to defer the final choice to Sesko if the financial packages prove comparable.
• According to reports, Sesko has informed both clubs that he would be willing to join either Newcastle or Manchester United.
• Alexander Isak has formally asked to leave Newcastle for Liverpool but the club will only consider any offer once they secure a replacement striker.