Newcastle in Talks to Sign Goalkeeper Ramsdale, Striker Sesko

Newcastle United are actively pursuing a move to sign goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale from Southampton after missing out on their primary target, James Trafford, who is set to rejoin Manchester City. Negotiations are ongoing, with Newcastle proposing an initial loan deal with an option to buy, while Southampton prefers a permanent transfer and demands a significant loan fee if a loan occurs. Ramsdale, who has a relegation release clause of around £20 million, aims to join Newcastle to maintain his England World Cup ambitions, and he has familiarity with Newcastle manager Eddie Howe from their time at Bournemouth. The transfer talks remain unresolved, with Arsenal hoping for a permanent deal to benefit from a sell-on clause included in Ramsdale's transfer to Southampton. Meanwhile, Newcastle are also exploring other transfer targets, including RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Šeško, after their pursuit of players like Yoane Wissa and Hugo Ekitiké did not materialize. The club's summer window has been challenging, with pre-season defeats and uncertainty surrounding striker Alexander Isak's future, prompting a broader search for reinforcements.