Manchester United announce signing of striker Benjamin Sesko
The Slovenian has signed a five-year deal at Old Trafford and United believe he has world-class potential and is one of the best young talents in the global game.
Sesko cost an initial £66.5m and United have a favourable payment structure, but his arrival means they may need to start selling unwanted players such as Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho and Antony.
Mike Jones9 August 2025 10:38
Benjamin Sesko snubs Newcastle with fee agreed for Man United move
The Slovenian striker, who could cost up to £73.7m if add-ons are triggered, is set to become Ruben Amorim’s third major signing this summer and to take his spending in the transfer window to over £200m.
Mike Jones9 August 2025 10:30
Newcastle to move on to new targets?
Newcastle will have to quickly move on to new striker targets after Benjamin Sesko elected to join Man Utd instead of them.
The Magpies have reportedly earmarked both Ollie Watkins and Nicolas Jackson as targets, though Chelsea are valuing their man at around £80m according to reports.
Watkins would be available for closer to £60m, while other names linked to Eddie Howe’s side include Yoane Wissa, who was the subject of a £30m bid earlier in the window.
Mike Jones9 August 2025 10:10
Will Liverpool bid again for Alexander Isak?
Liverpool’s first bid for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak was for £110m and landed on Friday with the North East side rejecting it promptly.
However, Fabrizio Romano believes Liverpool have changed their mind again and are preparing to make a second bid for Isak depending on what Newcastle do in the market.
Newcastle are exploring moves for Benjamin Sesko and Goncalo Ramos while Al-Hilal hold an interest in Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez which could be a boon to help fund a move for Isak.
Mike Jones9 August 2025 09:50
RB Leipzig are exploring a deal for Liverpool forward Harvey Elliott, reports the Athletic.
Elliott is seen as a potential replacement for Chelsea-bound Xavi Simons, with talks between the two clubs at an early stage.
The Reds value Elliott at around £50m, and have no real need or great desire to sell the England U21 international at present.
Mike Jones9 August 2025 09:30
Man Utd expecting Garnacho offers
Manchester United are expecting formal offers for Alejandro Garnacho later in the window, reports Sky.
Garnacho is a known target for Chelsea, who reportedly value him at around £30m.
Ruben Amorim said over the weekend that “it’s clear Garnacho wants a different thing with a different leadership”, and it is likely that the Blues attempt to sign both Garnacho and Xavi Simons before the end of the window.
Alejandro Garnacho wants to leave Old Trafford this summer but others, such as Antony, are ahead of him in the exit column (Getty)
Mike Jones9 August 2025 09:10
Arsenal reject Rodrygo swap deal?
Tin foil hat, pinch of salt, open mind time.
Arsenal are rumoured to have rejected an approach from Real Madrid to swap defender William Saliba for out-of-favour Rodrygo.
The Madrid forward is on the market this summer with plenty of clubs, Arsenal and Liverpool included, being linked to signing him.
A report from Spanish outlet Defensa Central, as relayed by FourFourTwo, claims that Real have put forward a scenario in which Rodrygo signs for Arsenal and Saliba travels the other way.
It is plausible, but more so is Arsenal’s refusal to go along with it as Saliba is a crucial part of their defensive line alongside Gabriel.
The Gunners have also strengthened their forward line this summer and are less in need of Rodrygo’s services.
Chalk this one down to highly unlikely to happen.
(Reuters)
Mike Jones9 August 2025 08:50
Sky in Germany’s Florian Plettenberg says that Newcastle have added Randal Kolo Muani to their shortlist of trikers after their move for Benjamin Sesko fell through.
Kolo Muani is contracted to PSG until 2028 but the 26-year-old is highly rated and could be the perfect replacement should Alexander Isak leave.
Work will need to be done before this transfer even gets moving with Newcastle needing to consider a formal approach and the cost of the fee.
(AFP/Getty)
Mike Jones9 August 2025 08:31
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Mike Jones9 August 2025 08:28
Arsenal could make their first formal bid for Ebere Eze later this month as they wait for the proposed transfer of Fabio Vieira to Stuttgart.
The Gunners have targeted Eze all summer but rumours persist that Crystal Palace will insist that Arsenal pay the England international’s full release clause, which is around £68m.
The clause is set to expire around 16 August, though Palace could decide to remain firm in their valuation of the player.
(Adam Davy/PA Wire)
Mike Jones9 August 2025 08:25