RB Leipzig are reportedly encouraging Manchester United to table a formal offer for Benjamin Sesko, as the Bundesliga side look to trigger a Premier League bidding war for the Slovenian striker.

According to talkSPORT, Leipzig are hoping and waiting for Manchester United to bid for Sesko to create competitive tension. The 13-time Premier League champions are yet to submit an official bid but remain in the race to sign the striker after holding talks with Leipzig and the player himself.

RB Leipzig have confirmed that multiple clubs have made formal approaches for Benjamin Sesko, amid reports that Newcastle United have submitted a 70 million pound bid for the highly sought-after striker.