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Soham Mukherjee

Newcastle forced to turn away from Benjamin Sesko amid Man Utd interest in ANOTHER transfer blow as Premier League striker becomes latest target

Newcastle United were actively pursuing RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko and Brentford’s Yoane Wissa but internal sentiment at St. James' Park suggests that Sesko is edging closer to a move to Manchester United, as revealed by The Daily Mail. This is another massive blow to Newcastle’s recruitment plans given how highly they rate the Slovenian talent.

Transfers
July 30, 2025

Harry Sherlock

Man Utd initiate Benjamin Sesko talks despite Ruben Amorim transfer wish as potential conflict with Red Devils chiefs arises over striker hunt

Manchester United have opened talks to sign Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig, amid rival interest from Newcastle.

Transfers
July 30, 2025

Sean Walsh

Man Utd should be moving for Ollie Watkins over Benjamin Sesko in No.9 hunt – they need a guarantee of immediate goals rather than another project

Ruben Amorim is on the lookout for a new starting centre-forward, but the Red Devils have opened talks with the wrong target

Analysis
July 30, 2025

Mitchell Fretton

Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins replacement?! Unai Emery's side open talks for Lois Openda as Man Utd look to complete swoop for England striker

Aston Villa are considering a move RB Leipzig star Lois Openda as Manchester Untied accelerate talks to sign Ollie Watkins.

Transfers
July 30, 2025

Ritabrata Banerjee

Aston Villa legend threatens to 'move countries' if Man Utd sign Ollie Watkins & Unai Emery brings in three-goal striker as replacement

Aston Villa icon Gabriel Agbonlahor has threatened to "move countries" if Manchester United sign Ollie Watkins. The Villans are reportedly eyeing a move for Dominic Calvert-Lewin in case Watkins leaves the club. The 28-year-old striker is currently a free agent after leaving Everton at the end of the 2024-25 campaign.

Transfers
July 30, 2025

Ritabrata Banerjee

Man Utd target swap deals to offload Alejandro Garnacho as Red Devils set sights on Ollie Watkins & Nicolas Jackson

Manchester United are ready to offload Alejandro Garnacho as part of a swap deal as they eye moves for Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson and Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins this summer. Garnacho has been a part of United's 'bomb squad' along with Jadon Sancho, Antony and Tyrell Malacia, with the Argentine winger having been told to find a new club by coach Ruben Amorim.

Transfers
July 30, 2025

Soham Mukherjee

Bryan Mbeumo backs Man Utd to sign former team-mate Ollie Watkins as £71m forward hails 'complete striker'

Bryan Mbeumo has offered glowing praise for former teammate Ollie Watkins, calling the Aston Villa forward a “complete striker” amid growing speculation of a transfer to Manchester United. Ruben Amorim has intensified his search for a new centre-forward and reportedly has Watkins at the top of his wish list alongside RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko.

Transfers
July 29, 2025

Ritabrata Banerjee

Ollie Watkins vs Benjamin Sesko! Man Utd narrow striker search down to two as potential transfer fee for Aston Villa star revealed

Manchester United have narrowed their striker search to two candidates: Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins and RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko. However, before spending any more money on new players, United will have to get rid of their 'bomb squad', which includes outcasts like Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia.