Manchester United transfer target Benjamin Sesko has been left out of RB Leipzig's squad for this afternoon's friendly against Atalanta - according to reports. The Slovenian is at the centre of a tug-of-war between Ruben Amorim's side and Premier League rivals Newcastle United.

Manchester United remain in the running to sign Benjamin Sesko as RB Leipzig have rejected Newcastle United’s €80 million (£69.8m) bid for the striker, according to reports. United and Newcastle are both competing to sign the 22-year-old before the end of the summer transfer window and negotiations have intensified this week.

Manchester United have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of Benjamin Sesko after a rival bid for the striker was reportedly knocked back.