Florian Plettenberg reports that new negotiations between Manchester United and RB Leipzig for the transfer of Benjamin Sesko (22) are scheduled for Thursday morning with the aim of reaching an

Whether Sesko is the answer to United's goalscoring woes remains to be seen, but failing to sign an upgrade on Rasmus Hojlund simply wasn't an option. Too much was expected of the Dane too soon, and the Manchester Evening News reported on Wednesday that he is resigned to being forced out of the club if Sesko signs.

Manchester United are closing in on a deal to sign Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig. The Old Trafford side have been battling Newcastle United for the 22-year-old striker, with both teams submitting offers. Newcastle initially tabled €75million plus €5m in add-ons, before raising that on Monday to at least €80m.