Newcastle understand Alexander Isak is leaving, now it’s all about securing a similarly goal-scoring striker before the start of the season. Hugo Ekitike was invested, but the Frenchman chose Anfield. Now, Newcastle are in an intense battle with Manchester United for Benjamin Sesko, a process that seems to be dragging on. The Newcastle management is not interested in this.
The Athletic reported Newcastle have made a bid of €75 million plus bonuses, Kicker claims Manchester United have matched this bid. RB Leipzig are still pushing for more. The English media claims Newcastle are willing to increase the bonus part, but gives Sesko an ultimatum: Choose Newcastle in the next 48 hours, or the club will turn to other options.
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Newcastle should be confident that they can agree with RB Leipzig, but do not intend to waste time if Sesko does not decide on Newcastle.
This means that on Wednesday we will know more about whether Manchester United will be left as the loser, or the one club left in the signing battle.
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