Benjamin Sesko: Newcastle's Big Bid and Manchester United's Advantage
Newcastle United have really put their money where their mouth is this transfer window. They sent RB Leipzig a massive €82.5 million bid for Benjamin Sesko, with another €2.5 million on the table in add-ons. Leipzig wasted no time, accepting what stands as one of the highest offers in the striker market this summer. You’d think that would seal the deal for Newcastle, but these things are never simple.
Here’s the curveball: Sesko has a clear soft spot for Manchester United. Even though the Red Devils came in with a lower guaranteed offer—around £65.2 million—reports from folks like Fabrizio Romano say the striker wants Old Trafford over St. James’ Park. Apparently, United feel pretty confident they’ll get the paperwork sorted soon, as Sesko’s personal preference tips the balance, despite Newcastle’s better offer.
United first tried to sweeten their bid by offering Rasmus Hojlund in exchange, but he wasn’t interested in leaving. So United stuck to a straight cash deal, making the hunt for a new striker extra dramatic. That leaves Newcastle scrambling for options as the window ticks on.
Striker Alternatives and the Mystery of Marc Guehi
With Sesko slipping away, Newcastle aren’t wasting time sulking. They’ve started looking at other strikers who can fit into Eddie Howe’s system. Ollie Watkins has made waves at Aston Villa, and he’s definitely on the radar. There’s also Samu Aghehowa, catching attention at FC Porto, and Benfica’s Vangelis Pavlidis emerging as another intriguing candidate.
The transfer carousel isn’t spinning just for strikers. There was some buzz around Marc Guehi, the young Crystal Palace defender, possibly making a move. But the trail there goes cold fast—there’s just no solid info out there about who’s in for him or what his next step might be. While rumors fly, this one’s just not coming together with the same speed as the Sesko pursuit.
As things stand, Newcastle have done everything money can do, but sometimes a player’s heart—and United’s pull—make all the difference. Any Newcastle fan hoping for a marquee striker might want to keep their eye on those backup names instead, as the saga shifts with every new bid and phone call.
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