Newcastle Sets 48-Hour Deadline for Benjamin Sesko Amid Manchester United Competition

Newcastle United have set a 48-hour deadline for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko to decide whether he wants to join them or Premier League rivals Manchester United, amid an ongoing transfer saga. Newcastle has made a £70 million bid, matching Leipzig's valuation, and is reportedly confident of reaching an agreement if Sesko commits, while Manchester United is expected to make a competing offer soon. The Magpies are eager to avoid a drawn-out negotiation like Manchester United's approach with other targets and want clarity before the Premier League season begins, especially with uncertainty around striker Alexander Isak, who is pushing for a Liverpool move. Sesko has indicated to teammates that he will leave Leipzig this summer and was left out of a recent squad, but he appears to be waiting on Manchester United's bid before making a final decision. Newcastle is also considering alternative targets such as Brentford's Yoane Wissa and PSG's Gonçalo Ramos if the deal does not materialize. With Champions League football on offer, Newcastle sees itself as a potentially more attractive destination than Manchester United, but Sesko's preference remains unclear, causing concern that he might be holding out for the Red Devils' offer.