United are said to have made “informal contact” with RB Leipzig regarding a move for their 22-year-old striker. The Red Devils were previously thought to be unconvinced by Šeško who still needed “significant development” and did not justify Leipzig’s demands of over €75 million (£65.2 million, $88.2 million).

In a recent report, Manchester Evening News mentioned that Manchester United have identified Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins as a target for this summer transfer window. It has been stated that the

Manchester United have been searching for a new No 9 this summer; Benjamin Sesko, Nicolas Jackson and Ollie Watkins among names on striker shortlist; Sky Sports assesses their targets