Newcastle make club-record £69.9m bid for RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko as they look to beat Man United to striker's signature - with Alexander Isak's future at St James' Park still up in the air
Despite securing Champions League football under Eddie Howe last season the Magpies have endured a difficult start to the transfer window.
The club's previous record arrival, Alexander Isak, appears to be intent on departing the North East this summer, with Premier League champions Liverpool interest in securing his signature.
With their top goalscorer potentially on his way out of the club, Newcastle have made a bid for Sesko of £65.5m plus an additional £4.4m in add-ons.
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