The Slovenian striker is about to sign for Ruben Amorim's squad and the capture of 22-year-old Sesko is a clear sign that the club still has major pulling power as it tries to recapture Premier League

Manchester United have reached an agreement in principle with RB Leipzig for Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko in a deal that will take the club’s summer spending to £214m.

The Magpies have suffered another blow in a frustrating transfer window with Sesko now on the brink of a move to Old Trafford from RB Leipzig