The Athletic newspaper revealed that the German club Leipzig received an improved offer from English club Newcastle United to sign Slovenian striker Benjamin Sesko during the current summer transfer window.

Newcastle's initial offer of 75 million euros plus 5 million in incentives was rejected by Leipzig, prompting the English club to raise its bid to at least 80 million euros.

Manchester United remains interested in signing the player, but has not yet made a formal offer, and the figures proposed by the Red Devils are lower than Newcastle's current offer, giving the latter a relative advantage.

Newcastle's financial partner, Jamie Rubin, has had positive discussions with Leipzig's officials and Sesko, but no final agreement has been reached yet, and the player might remain at Leipzig if the club's financial demands are not met.

Sesko scored 21 goals in all competitions last season and is under contract with Leipzig until the summer of 2029, with a verbal agreement allowing him to leave if a suitable offer is received.