Manchester United and Newcastle are reportedly being played off against each other in a bizarre game of poker as they chase RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko.
As reported by Mail Sport, both clubs are working to sign the in-demand frontman but neither have been able to agree a deal. Newcastle tabled a club-record bid worth just under £70million, comprising £65.5m up front, but it is unlikely to be accepted.
That has left the door open for United, who have not made their first official offer.
Leipzig have an informal agreement in place to allow Sesko to go should they receive a suitable package from the right club, and talks were held with the Slovenian and his agent Elvis Basanovic over the weekend to discuss his next steps.