Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United continue to strengthen their front line options as they set their sights on securing RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, valued at a whopping £78 million. This move comes after the Magpies distanced themselves from a potential deal for French starlet Hugo Ekitike, previously linked with Eintracht Frankfurt.
The Geordie club opted out of formal negotiations with Frankfurt, citing the lofty price tag for Ekitike as a stumbling block, according to insiders speaking to TBR Football.
With Liverpool showing interest in Newcastle’s own Alexander Isak, despite a staggering £130 million price valuation, the current holders of the Carabao Cup are reviewing their forward options. Sesko, who notched 21 goals and provided six assists in 45 outings for Leipzig last season, is attracting attention as a top priority.
Earlier in the transfer window, Arsenal seemed poised to pursue the Slovenian ace, but shifted their focus to Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP following advanced talks, thus opening the door for other clubs. This has reportedly led to a flurry of Premier League sides, including Manchester United, Chelsea, and Liverpool, considering Sesko following interest sparked by club intermediaries.
Now, Newcastle stand among the clubs assessing a potential opportunity to secure a deal for Sesko, mindful of the lean options present in the current transfer market. Leipzig’s previous negotiations with Arsenal had placed the young forward’s value at £78 million, but it remains to be seen if this figure is negotiable.
While formal discussions have yet to commence, Newcastle are closely monitoring the situation. Meanwhile, more coverage from Football365 indicates other forward opportunities on the horizon for Newcastle, with Yoane Wissa under close watch. The Brentford forward has been linked with Newcastle following Nottingham Forest’s unsuccessful bid.
Elsewhere in their transfer dealings, Newcastle recently bolstered their squad with the acquisition of Anthony Elanga from Forest, and are exploring further enhancements before the window slams shut.
A top-tier striker remains a priority, with Newcastle rumoured to be casting their net wide, evaluating names such as Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Ollie Watkins, and Nicolas Jackson amidst further links to Real Madrid’s rising star, Endrick, as noted by Spanish outlet Defensa Central.
In the ever-competitive landscape of the Premier League, Newcastle continue to calibrate their squad with both present ambitions and future potential firmly in scope.
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