Newcastle Seeks Striker Replacements After Sesko Nears Man United

Newcastle United faces a challenging transfer window as they appear set to miss out on coveted striker Benjamin Sesko, who prefers a move to Manchester United. Club legend Alan Shearer has advised Newcastle to pursue two Premier League-proven forwards, Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa and Yoane Wissa from Brentford, to bolster their attacking options and compensate for the potential departures of Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson. Shearer acknowledges that while Watkins and Wissa are not long-term solutions due to their ages, their experience in the Premier League would be valuable in the short term. However, Newcastle's pursuit of these players is complicated by interest from other clubs and the reluctance of their current teams' fans and managers to lose key players. The Magpies remain under pressure to strengthen their squad quickly ahead of the new Premier League season, especially given their recent Champions League qualification and the need to compete with top clubs that have been active in the transfer market. Overall, Newcastle's summer transfer activity has been quiet, and missing out on Sesko and potentially Isak could hinder their progress unless they secure alternative signings soon.