Sources have told ESPN that Newcastle have accelerated talks with Leipzig to sign Sesko -- who Manchester United also have in their sights. Sources would not confirm the value of the bid, but British media report said it is worth up to £69.7 million ($92.5m)

The bid is comprised of €75m up front with a further €5m in potential add-ons, and was tabled by Newcastle in the past 24 hours.

Benjamin Sesko was not included in RB Leipzig's squad to face Atalanta in a friendly on Saturday as Man Utd and Newcastle brace for tug of war over £70m Slovenia striker