Manchester United appear to be making significant progress in their transfer pursuit of Benjamin Sesko. The Slovenia international was heavily linked with Arsenal earlier in the transfer window but now looks destined to end up at Old Trafford having become the latest centre forward to snub Newcastle United.

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Bayern Munich remain keen on VfB Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade, but have yet to reach an agreement on a transfer fee with their Bundesliga rivals.With talks at a standstill, Bild’s head of

Amorim’s side then head back home where they face Fiorentina at Old Trafford in their final preparation match before the curtain-raiser against Arsenal on Sunday, August 17. Manchester United predicted XI: Bayindir; Yoro, de Ligt, Heaven; Diallo, Mainoo, Ugarte, Dorgu; Fernandes, Hojlund, Cunha.

The Red Devils are top of the four-team group, having picked up six points from two matches, while Everton are bottom, with the Toffees losing their opening two games in the tournament to Bournemouth and West Ham United.