NEWCASTLE UNITED are hoping to wrap up the signing of Benjamin Sesko in the next “24 hours” its been claimed.

The Magpies have identified the RB Leipzig hitman as a replacement for wantaway striker Alexander Isak.

Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig celebrating a goal.Newcastle are hoping to complete the signing of Benjamin Sesko in the next 24 hours

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The Toon have tabled a club-record bid for the Slovenia international but have had their opening gambit rejected by Leipzig.

Both clubs remain in talks over a big-money transfer for the striker, who is also wanted by Manchester United.

And the Daily Mail claim the Toon brass want to wrap up the deal for the 22-year-old as soon as possible.

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