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14 minutes ago
- BBC News
Gossip: Newcastle in battle for Sesko
Manchester United are ready to match Newcastle's opening offer for RB Leipzig and Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko, 22. (Sky Sports Germany), externalNewcastle are also eyeing a move for Paris St-Germain and Portugal striker Goncalo Ramos, 24, if a deal for Sesko falls through. (Daily Mail), externalWant more transfer stories? Read Monday's full gossip columnFollow the gossip column on BBC Sport
Metro
44 minutes ago
- Metro
Alan Shearer claims Man Utd and Newcastle are making huge transfer 'gamble'
Alan Shearer believes Manchester United and his beloved Newcastle United are making significant 'gambles' in their pursuit of Benjamin Sesko. Newcastle's opening bid for the Slovenia striker, worth around £70m, was rejected by Bundesliga club RB Leipzig. Manchester United are yet to make a formal offer for Sesko but have indicated to Leipzig that they are ready to match Newcastle's bid. Ruben Amorim is keen to welcome an elite striker to Old Trafford this summer following Rasmus Hojlund's struggles last season. Amorim hoped to reunite with his former Sporting star Viktor Gyokeres but the Sweden international rejected the Red Devils in favour of a move to Arsenal. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you. Newcastle, meanwhile, are desperately searching for a new striker after Alexander Isak dropped a transfer bombshell by asking to leave St James' Park. Premier League champions Liverpool are interested in signing Isak and saw an opening offer worth £110m rejected by Newcastle. England legend Shearer has described Sesko as a 'talent' but says it would be a 'gamble' and a 'risk' to sign him this summer given the level of improvement needed in his game. Discussing Manchester United and Newcastle United's interest in Sesko, Shearer said on The Rest is Football podcast: 'With Sesko, I know he's young, but that would be a gamble because you're going to have to pay a decent sized fee. 'I saw him two or three times in the Champions League last season and there's definitely room for improvement. 'Yes, there's certainly a talent there but there's a lot improvement that can be made as well. You're bringing someone who's unknown into the Premier League and that's always a bit of a risk.' Newcastle hero Shearer has branded the club's transfer window 'disastrous' but refused to criticise Isak for trying to leave. Isak was one of the best strikers in Europe last season, scoring 23 goals in the Premier League and helping Newcastle win the Carabao Cup and qualify for the Champions League. It was quite a tough season for Leipzig, which forced them to change coach after a disappointing Champions League campaign. They've been struggling, which reflects on his output, but he was still one of their best and most consistent players. Sesko's strengths are certainly his physicality and speed – he's great at making dangerous runs in behind defences, but he's also a very clinical and instinctive finisher, especially when the ball drops to him in the area. His work rate is good and he's a willing runner off the ball as well. His hold-up play is quite strong, but I think his link-up play is a side of his game that he can still improve. It's not that he's bad at that side of the game, but compared to someone like Kai Havertz, he's not at that level. In particular, his passing will need to get a lot better. But during his young career, he's shown he can take those steps forward. His mentality is definitely a strength – he's a player who wants to learn and wants to improve so in that sense he will be a quick learner. Rune Gjerulff, German football expert and editor of Bulinews The 25-year-old has left it late in the transfer window to push for a move, leaving Newcastle scrambling around for replacements. 'Up to now it's been a disastrous window for Newcastle,' Shearer added. 'It was meant to be the time we kicked on with heavy investment and hopefully go to another level. It's been anything but that to be honest. 'They've missed out on several first-choice targets, so up to now it's been really poor. Their transfer window has been a mess. 'I thought Isak might have stayed for another season and then this would have happened next summer. But it is what it is. 'If he can't be persuaded to stay then you take the money and you just say, 'thanks for the great memories, off you go.' More Trending Asked whether he was 'angry' at Isak following his decision to leave St James' Park, Shearer said: 'It's football. 'I'm not angry at all at him, I understand how football works and know what happens in the game. I understand his mentality, even if I don't have to like it. 'Obviously Liverpool have been into him and his agent but I just thought this might have happened next year. 'If he really wants to go, you take big money for him and get other players in and you move on.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Micah Richards urges Mikel Arteta to replace £50m Arsenal star before transfer deadline MORE: Bruno Fernandes hits out at 'lazy' Man Utd stars and makes alarming admission MORE: Liverpool urged to sign ex-Arsenal transfer target to replace Luis Diaz
Leader Live
2 hours ago
- Leader Live
Monday's briefing: Tottenham worry over Maddison injury and Chelsea sign Hato
Chelsea signed Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato, while Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is unsure what the future holds for wantaway striker Alexander Isak. Elsewhere, Scottish Premiership champions Celtic scraped past St Mirren. James Maddison sustained a serious-looking knee injury as Tottenham's pre-season tour of Asia concluded with a 1-1 draw against Newcastle in Seoul. The England international, who missed the closing stages of last season with a knee problem, was carried off on a stretcher after going down unchallenged late in the game. Manager Thomas Frank said the issue appeared to be a 'bad injury' before Spurs later announced the signing of Portugal midfielder Joao Palhinha on loan from Bayern Munich. Sunday's friendly was otherwise notable for the emotional reception departing South Korea forward Son Heung-min received from fans in his home city. Looking good. 😎🇳🇱 — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 3, 2025 Chelsea completed the signing of Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax in a deal worth a reported £37million. The 19-year-old, who has been capped six times by his country, signed a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge. He became the Blues' eighth signing of the summer transfer window. Hato, who can operate in central defence or at left-back, said: 'I thought a lot about my future and wanted to take the next step in my career. Chelsea is the best place for me to do that.' Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is hoping to see striker Alexander Isak back in training in the coming days. Isak, who has been the subject of interest from Liverpool, missed the Magpies' pre-season tour of Asia amid speculation over his future. Newcastle are returning home after their trip concluded against Spurs on and Howe hopes the Sweden international will report back as normal. Howe told The Chronicle after the game: 'Of course I'd like him to but whether or not he will, I don't know at this moment in time. Other people have been dealing with that situation back at home.' William Hill Premiership champions Celtic left it late before beginning their title defence with a 1-0 victory over St Mirren at Parkhead. Luke McCowan's deflected strike three minutes from time finally broke the visitors' resistance. The substitute collected Daizen Maeda's square pass on the edge of a crowded penalty box and fired a shot which appeared to spin off Mark O'Hara's leg and nestle into the bottom corner of the net. Celtic had earlier hit the frame of the goal through Benjamin Nygren, Reo Hatate and Adam Idah, while Callum McGregor had a goal disallowed following VAR intervention. Hearts host Aberdeen at Tynecastle in the final match of the opening round of fixtures of the new Scottish Premiership season.
