Manchester United remain determined to bring in a new striker this summer, having made Benjamin Sesko their number one target for the position.
The club explored moves for Liam Delap and Viktor Gyokeres earlier in the window, but both pursuits failed to materialise into serious progress.
Attention then turned to Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, with both attackers arriving to boost Ruben Amorim’s frontline – but the need for a dominant No.9 remains a priority.
Sesko is viewed as the ideal profile – physically imposing, technically gifted, and already boasting an impressive record in the Bundesliga at just 22 years old.
He is admired across Europe and was previously scouted by United under multiple regimes.
While Newcastle have also stepped up their interest amid doubts over Alexander Isak’s long-term future.
Sesko’s situation has become one of the most watched in the market, and now RB Leipzig have formally communicated their demands.
According to David Ornstein’s report for The Athletic, the German side are seeking a deal worth €75 million (£64 million) guaranteed, with additional performance-based add-ons and a percentage of any future sale also included in the package.
This figure has now been relayed to United and Newcastle, though no agreement has been reached with either club or with Sesko himself.
Leipzig are said to have an informal agreement with Sesko that allows him to leave if a suitable offer from an elite side comes in.
However, United’s absence from European football could prove decisive.
There has been news circulating of a player swap deal potentially happening, with Rasmus Hojlund going the other way for Sesko to United.
Although the Dane is ignoring the chance to listen to potential suitors.
The ball is now in INEOS’ court, as United weigh up whether to meet the price and finalise a deal for a striker Amorim sees as central to his project.
