Manchester United transfer target Benjamin Sesko has been left out of RB Leipzig's squad for this afternoon's friendly against Atalanta - according to reports. The Slovenian is at the centre of a tug-of-war between Ruben Amorim's side and Premier League rivals Newcastle United.

Benjamin Sesko has decided to reject Manchester United in favour of a move to Newcastle United, according to one report in Slovenia. It had been argued that Sesko's preference was on a move to Ruben Amorim's Reds, but it appears that his stance has now changed.

Manchester United appear to be making significant progress in their transfer pursuit of Benjamin Sesko. The Slovenia international was heavily linked with Arsenal earlier in the transfer window but now looks destined to end up at Old Trafford having become the latest centre forward to snub Newcastle United.