Manchester United join the race for £55m-rated Red Bull Salzburg striker Benjamin Sesko

Manchester United have joined the clubs monitoring Red Bull Salzburg striker Benjamin Sesko but the Austrian club do not wish to sell for less than £55million this summer.

Newcastle United, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are all confirmed admirers of the talented 19-year old.

Salzburg want to keep Sesko for the season, which he has already started well with two goals in two games, unless they receive an offer close to their valuation.

Manchester United have joined the clubs chasing Red Bull Salzburg striker Benjamin Sesko

Sesko’s agent teased supporters with an Instagram post of himself dining out near the Tyne Bridge last week, which prompted a flurry of activity on social media but Newcastle dampened the excitement saying that while Sesko was a player they admired nothing had progressed regarding a move.

Newcastle remain eager to sign a young striker in this window and also want a right winger.

Manchester United are looking at options as they will need to clarify Cristiano Ronaldo’s situation this week.

The Austrian club do not wish to sell the 19-year-old ace for less than £55million this summer

United are also targeting Stuttgart striker Sasa Kalajdzic (left) and Ajax winger Antony (right)

No talks have taken place for 6ft 4ins Slovenia international Sesko but he is a player they are aware of as they prepare to draw up a list of targets.

Ajax winger Antony has been discussed too, as has Austria striker Sasa Kalajdzic from Stuttgart. Others are also under consideration.

Ronaldo wants to leave with Atletico Madrid interested if a deal can be made financially viable.