Man Utd, Newcastle Compete for Sesko, Watkins Transfers

Manchester United and Newcastle United are engaged in a competitive transfer battle to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, with Newcastle offering up to €90 million and United submitting a rival bid of around €85 million. While Newcastle appears closer to securing Sesko, reports suggest the player might prefer a move to Manchester United, complicating the negotiations. If the Sesko deal falls through, Manchester United is considering alternative forwards, including Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins, who is reportedly keen on a transfer and could be available for around £50 million amid Villa’s financial constraints. Other potential targets for United include Porto’s Samu Aghehowa and Benfica’s Vangelis Pavlidis, as the club also seeks to strengthen midfield and goalkeeper positions. Newcastle, meanwhile, faces challenges with forward Alexander Isak seeking a move, intensifying their need for multiple striker signings, while Aston Villa braces for transfer interest in Watkins from several Premier League clubs. Both clubs are navigating financial and strategic considerations amid this intense transfer window activity.