Newcastle have submitted an improved second bid for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Šeško according to the Athletic's David Ornstein. Their new bid is believed to be in the region of €80m up front,

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.

Newcastle are in a strong position as things stand after a day of positive talks held by their co-owner Jamie Reuben with Leipzig and Sesko.