Manchester United’s chances of signing Benjamin Sesko have been handed a huge boost with the forward left ‘impressed’ by the Red Devils. Ruben Amorim’s side are keen on adding a new striker to their squad this summer after a woeful season last time out.

A number of forwards have already been linked including Viktor Gyokeres - albeit he has now completed a move to Premier League rivals Arsenal. Sesko has now emerged as a back-up option, with the Slovenian having caught the eye for RB Leipzig over recent seasons.

Newcastle are also interested, with Sesko seen as a potential replacement for Alexander Isak, who has been linked with a move to Liverpool. But the Red Devils have moved to the front of the queue with the striker’s own stance on a move.

According to Sky in Germany, United chiefs have already been in touch with Sesko to lay out their project. They have also proposed figures to his representatives ahead of potentially launching talks with Leipzig.

Luckily for United, Sesko has responded well, having been left impressed by what the Red Devils had to say. There is still some work to do on a deal though, with Leipzig wanting around £64m for their star forward.