Fabrizio Romano now studies that Manchester United are more and more assured of finishing a deal for Benjamin Sesko.
The Pink Devils formally threw their hat into the ring with a complete bundle valued at €85m [£74m].
Newcastle’s competing bid (a second provide following a rejected first) is known to comprise a set price of no less than €80m [£69.5m].
Manchester United assured they’ll beat Newcastle to Benjamin Sesko
There’s doubtlessly fairly a bit driving on Newcastle’s switch conflict with United for Sesko’s signature.
These of a Liverpool persuasion will definitely be conserving a detailed eye on proceedings, given the encompassing context round Alexander Isak.
Studies popping out of St James’ Park point out that the Magpies will solely take into account promoting the Swede if they handle to safe a alternative.
Following Fabrizio Romano’s newest replace on X (previously Twitter), nonetheless, issues are about to grow to be sophisticated.
🚨🧨 Perceive Manchester United’s feeling from earlier right this moment is even stronger tonight…
…the membership believes Benjamin Šeško solely desires to affix Manchester United. ❗️
Man United forwarded official contract proposal to Šeško whereas additionally preserve negotiating with RB Leipzig. pic.twitter.com/05vHpT9aNZ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 5, 2025
If a membership is close to overtly briefing they’re assured of beating a Premier League rival to a deal, it most likely doesn’t bode significantly effectively for Eddie Howe’s males.
That stated, this replace isn’t conclusive till Romano throws out his trademark ‘Right here We Go’.
Liverpool can nonetheless financial institution on Isak switch
Objectivity merely has to play a task within the decision-making of Newcastle’s recruiters at some stage.
That’s fairly presumably biased, wishful pondering on our half right here at Empire of the Kop. However logic dictates that the northeast-based aspect merely can’t be severe about getting into the 2024/25 season with out additional bolstering the squad.
We keep that Anthony Elanga is an excellent piece of enterprise, however the Magpies are going to wrestle to carry on to a Champions League spot as it’s.
Newcastle United summer time switch window signings
Price ticket
Anthony Elanga
£55m (together with add-ons)
Aaron Ramsdale
Mortgage
Antonio Cordero
Free switch
* Newcastle summer time transfers, by way of Transfermarkt
It’s an uncomfortable dialog to have, however promoting a prime asset would give Newcastle greater than sufficient PSR headroom to fully revitalise the squad.
What’s extra vital? Newcastle’s long-term success and skill to construct on a constructive 2024/25 marketing campaign? Or the short-lived pleasure of with the ability to say you caught it to Liverpool over Isak?
Let’s see how issues pan out – Newcastle may nonetheless win the battle for Sesko and do Liverpool a favour but!
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