Manchester United have reached an agreement in principle with RB Leipzig for the signing of striker Benjamin Sesko. A deal worth €76.5million (£66.4m; $89.1m) and €8.5m in add-ons is in place, with Sesko given permission to travel for medical tests ahead of the proposed move.

Manchester United have signed Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko from Germany's RB Leipzig on a contract until 2030, the Premier League club said on Saturday.

Manchester United appear to have beaten Newcastle in the battle to sign RB Leipzig’s highly-rated striker Benjamin Sesko. The 22-year-old has decided to sign for the Red Devils, who submitted a £74 million offer this week.