Watkins and Sesko head Man Utd's striker wish list

Image caption, RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko scored 13 league goals in Germany last season, while Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins scored 16 in the Premier LeagueAston Villa's Ollie Watkins and RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko are at the top of Manchester United's list of strikers if they decide to bring in further reinforcements during the current transfer window.

There is an acceptance among United's hierarchy that they need to start off-loading some of their unwanted players – which might not happen until nearer the 1 September deadline – in order to fund a new arrival.

Neither player would be straightforward to bring to Old Trafford.

Newcastle, who have missed out on a number of key targets this…