Manchester United are lining up their first offer for Benjamin Sesko after Newcastle started what RB Leipzig hope will become a “bidding war” for the striker. Newcastle have tabled an offer worth £69.8million including add-ons and United are said to be ready to match that bid after fresh talks with Leipzig over the weekend.

Newcastle United still have work to do during the summer transfer window as they look to add more new faces to Eddie Howe's squad.

Southampton fans have been reacting to their first choice goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale moving to Newcastle United. Saturday bringing official confirmation from the two clubs that the deal had been completed.

Ramsdale has joined the Magpies for an initial £4 million loan fee, with Eddie Howe's side able to make the deal permanent should they trigger the optional buy-clause. The England international spent just one season at Southampton following a £25 million ($33m) switch from Arsenal in which the Saints were relegated back to the Championship.

Tottenham Hotspur's pre-season friendly against Newcastle United took a troubling turn on Sunday as midfielder James Maddison was stretchered off the pitch in visible distress.