Manchester United look set to beat Newcastle to signing Benjamin Sesko after reportedly agreeing a £74 million deal for the Leipzig striker.

Both clubs have been keen to sign the 6ft 5in 22-year-old, with United earning permission to conduct a medical for a guaranteed transfer fee of £66m plus potential add-ons, according to The Athletic.

Sesko, who scored 21 goals in all competitions last season, could join £62.5m signing Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, who joined from Brentford for £71m, as part of a new-look United attack.

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Slovenia international Sesko joined Leipzig from Salzburg in 2023, scoring 39 goals and eight assists in 87 appearances since then.

Last year, he signed a contract extension until 2029. While the deal does not include a formal release clause, it is widely believed there is a gentleman’s agreement that Leipzig would not block a move for the right offer.

Sesko’s previous contract had contained a €65m (around £56m) release clause.

Sesko made his senior international debut a day after turning 18 and has gone on to earn 41 caps, scoring 16 goals and playing at Euro 2024.