Manchester United are closing in on a deal to sign Benjamin Sesko after trumping Newcastle in a red-hot race for the 22-year-old striker.A £74 million proposal has been tabled by United, which RB

As it stands, United have bid €75million (£65.3m) plus €10m (£8.7m) in add-ons but the offer falls short of RB Leipzig's valuation. Newcastle improved their bid to table a higher package to the Bundesliga outfit, however his preference is to move to the North West over the North East.

Recent news surrounding Manchester United's finances has not been positive - which will have left fans wondering how they are able to finance a move for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko.