Newcastle Raises Bid for Sesko as Manchester United Eyes Striker

Newcastle United has significantly increased their bid for striker Benjamin Sesko, proposing a new offer of £69.7 million (€80 million) to RB Leipzig. This updated bid follows an initial offer of £65.3 million plus £4.36 million (€75 million plus €5 million) in bonuses, as reported by Sky in Germany. The Premier League club has been in discussions with Leipzig to finalize the details of the potential transfer.

As negotiations continue, Manchester United is also preparing to make a formal offer for Sesko. The club has been in talks with Leipzig regarding their financial parameters for the striker. Sources indicate that Sesko is open to both opportunities, but he may lean towards Manchester United if they can reach an agreement.

Newcastle’s pursuit of Sesko raises questions about the future of Rasmus Hojlund at Old Trafford. The club is reportedly considering offers for the striker, who has started two of Manchester United’s pre-season matches and scored in a 4-1 victory against Bournemouth. Despite this, the possible arrival of another striker could limit Hojlund’s playing time.

Leipzig has expressed interest in Hojlund, exploring the possibility of a loan as part of any deal involving Sesko. Marcel Schafer, Leipzig’s managing director for sport, confirmed that several clubs have made approaches for Sesko, stating, “We won’t go into detail on that, but when I say that several clubs have shown strong interest and have made approaches, it’s obvious what has happened.”

In another development, Newcastle is eyeing Yoane Wissa from Brentford. Wissa did not participate in Brentford’s recent friendly match against QPR, indicating his desire for a transfer. Newcastle previously had a £25 million bid rejected for the striker, although Wissa reportedly wishes to join the Magpies.

Eddie Howe Addresses Transfer Strategy

Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe has commented on the club’s transfer strategy during a challenging window. With the potential departure of Alexander Isak and missed opportunities for other targets, including Liam Delap and Joao Pedro, Howe emphasized the club’s commitment to securing top talent.

“We’re looking for the best players that we can get,” Howe stated. “Whatever our target position is, we’re looking for the best, so I see all situations open and available to us. It’s been a challenging summer because we’ve missed out on various targets for loads of different reasons, but we’re still very competitive and we’re still in there trying to bring very good players to the club—and that won’t change until the window shuts.”

The ongoing negotiations and potential transfers highlight the dynamic nature of the summer transfer window in football. As Newcastle intensifies their efforts to secure key players, the outcome of these negotiations could have significant implications for both the club and the players involved.