It is not known what the Slovenian's camp have communicated to Man United, who are also in the race to sign the 22-year-old, and sources have stressed that all outcomes are still possible.

Manchester United’s battle with Newcastle United for the signature of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko took a huge twist this evening according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein.A tale of two

Newcastle United have made a second bid for Benjamin Sesko worth €80m (£69.7m) plus €10m (£8.7m) in add-ons, according to reports. The Magpies are in a transfer race with Manchester United to sign the RB Leipzig striker and are now in a ‘strong position’ to land his signature.