Manchester United are pursuing a deal for Benjamin Sesko after settling on the RB Leipzig striker as their preferred target.

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

Manchester United are weighing up a move for Ollie Watkins or Benjamin Sesko as their striker signing. United have identified Aston Villa figurehead Watkins, 29, as their preferred target but the 22-year-old RB Leipzig frontman Sesko is also under consideration as they approach the final four weeks of the transfer window.