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Newcastle’s newest stance on RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko has emerged as Manchester United advance their pursuit of the participant.
United step up Sesko curiosity
United’s full focus is at present on signing a striker as a part of their plans to bolster Ruben Amorim’s attacking choices forward of the brand new season.
Thus far this window, United have been linked to quite a few talismans however the membership narrowed down their choices to only two names – Sesko and Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins. Discussions had been held with the representatives of each gamers to attempt to perceive the circumstances of signing them.
Earlier on Wednesday, Fabrizio Romano strongly hinted that United had chosen Sesko as they opened talks with Leipzig over a possible switch.
The dependable David Ornstein later broke the information that the Crimson Devils are prioritising Sesko over Watkins, amidst Villa’s unwillingness to sanction the latter’s sale.
Having missed out on a change to Arsenal earlier this window, Sesko is known to be eager on shifting to United forward of his different foremost suitors – Newcastle. The Magpies have recognized the Slovenian as a super alternative for exit-bound goalscorer Alexander Isak.
A report coated by The Peoples Individual relayed that Newcastle had been getting ready to desk a gap bid for Sesko however it seems that they’ve had a change of coronary heart and are slowly resigning themselves to the concept he received’t be shifting to Tyneside.
Newcastle shifting on from Sesko
In response to Craig Hope of the Each day Mail, Newcastle have earmarked Fulham’s Rodrigo Muniz as a substitute goal within the occasion that their pursuit of Sesko hits a brick wall.
The newspaper reveals, “Newcastle have made an off-the-cuff enquiry for Fulham’s Rodrigo Muniz. No high-level talks have taken place, however intermediaries have been concerned in discussions and a charge of £40million mooted.”
“In the meantime, Newcastle are persevering with to pursue offers for RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko and Brentford’s Yoane Wissa. Nonetheless, the sensation contained in the membership is that Sesko is more likely to go to Manchester United, which might be an enormous frustration given they’re so eager on the Slovenian.”
“That, although, might probably pave the best way for a transfer for Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins, who’s on Newcastle’s shortlist. So is Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson, however a number of others are forward of him at current.”
Sesko notched 13 targets and offered a further 5 assists in 33 Bundesliga appearances final time period. He managed 21 targets in 45 video games throughout all competitions.
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