Latest transfer news and rumors: Man Utd rival Newcastle's Sesko bid
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Top story: The Sesko squabble
Manchester United are confident that Benjamin Sesko will choose to join them over Newcastle United after they submitted a bid worth €75 million plus €10 million in add-ons for the Slovenian striker. Newcastle aren't giving up on Sesko after their initial offer of €75 million plus €5 million in bonuses fell short of RB Leipzig's valuation, and have lodged a second approach worth at least €80 million.
Leipzig are yet to respond to Manchester United's offer for Sesko. The 22-year-old's contract in Saxony runs until 2029. He's recorded 39 goals and eight assists in 87 appearances across all competitions since joining Leipzig from Red Bull Salzburg in 2023. (The Athletic)
Other rumors
Aug. 5
Juve dangle Dusan: Juventus are trying to tempt Manchester United to take Dusan Vlahovic off their hands. However, the Red Devils have made it clear they're prioritizing a move for Sesko. (Fabrizio Romano)
Ardon done: AC Milan will finally complete their drawn-out pursuit of Ardon Jashari after Club Brugge agreed to sell for a €39-million package. The Swiss midfielder is set for a medical with the Rossoneri. (Fabrizio Romano)
Easing off on Eze: Crystal Palace are increasingly confident that Eberechi Eze will remain at the club for next season. Arsenal aren't prepared to trigger his £68-million release clause, so they'll consider other targets. (The Sun)
Comfortable in Croydon: Marc Guehi could see out the final year of his Crystal Palace contract despite attracting interest from Liverpool and Newcastle. The Eagles are yet to receive an offer for their defender who is valued at £40 million. (The Guardian)
Tabling silver for Silva: Fabio Silva is ready to join Borussia Dortmund on a contract until 2030 after meeting sporting director Sebastian Kehl and head coach Niko Kovac. Dortmund must now reach an agreement with Wolverhampton Wanderers over his price. (Sky Sport Germany)
Southampton set price: Southampton have made a counteroffer to Everton after rejecting the Toffees' bid of around £40 million for Tyler Dibling. They've asked for £45 million, plus £5 million in easily achievable bonuses and a 25% sell-on clause, for the teenager. (The Athletic)
Replacing Retegui: Fulham's Rodrigo Muniz has been identified as Atalanta's top target after striker Mateo Retegui left for Saudi Arabia. Muniz, 24, scored eight Premier League goals last season. (Pazzi Di Fanta)
Al-Nassr on the attack: Al-Nassr could attempt to sign ex-Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood from Marseille. The Saudi club wants to add to its frontline after Jhon Duran joined Fenerbahce on loan. (talkSPORT)
Mihailovic's move: Djordje Mihailovic will join Toronto FC. Several TFC approaches were turned down before Mihailovic requested to leave the Colorado Rapids. That helped push along negotiations on an initial $8-million deal, plus $1 million in add-ons. There's also a sell-on clause. (GiveMeSport)
Aug. 4
Al-Hilal want Nunez: Darwin Nunez is Al-Hilal's primary target to bolster their attack this summer. AC Milan also retain interest in the Uruguayan, but the Serie A side can't match Al-Hilal's financial package. (The Athletic)
EPL teams ready to pounce: Juventus continue to work on a deal to bring Randal Kolo Muani to Turin permanently. But Manchester United, Newcastle, and Tottenham are ready and waiting to jump in if Juve can't come to terms with Paris Saint-Germain. (L'Equipe)
Garnacho makes his choice: Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho has given his "total priority" to Chelsea. The 21-year-old winger is waiting for talks to begin between the two clubs. (Fabrizio Romano)
Dias gets new deal: Manchester City and center-back Ruben Dias agreed to terms on a new contract. The Portuguese international's current deal is set to expire in 2027, but he'll ink a new long-term pact. (The Athletic)
Dewsbury-Hall joining Toffees: Chelsea are selling seldom-used midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to Everton in a deal worth an initial £25 million. With add-ons, the Blues could pocket up to £29 million in total. (Fabrizio Romano)
Surprise signing: Al-Ahli came out of nowhere to usurp Atletico Madrid and sign Enzo Millot from Stuttgart. The Saudi club has a verbal agreement in place with both Stuttgart and the French midfielder. (Fabrizio Romano)
Dele's next step: Ex-England international Dele Alli is searching for a new club after being told he's no longer part of Como's plans. The 29-year-old, trying to restart his career after a two-year absence, played only once for Como last season, getting a red card during a nine-minute debut. (The Times)
Aug. 3
Furious Lookman asks to leave: Ademola Lookman claims Atalanta are "blocking" him from leaving the club after its owners agreed to let him depart "if a fair offer came in." His complaint comes after Inter Milan were widely reported to have submitted a failed bid worth up to €45 million. (Instagram)
Standing by for Sesko: The longer Newcastle United wait to hear if Benjamin Sesko wants to sign for them, the more chance there is that the RB Leipzig striker is holding out for a move to Manchester United. Paris Saint-Germain's Goncalo Ramos is a new backup option for Sesko. (Daily Mail)
Spurs can spend: Tottenham could increase their efforts to sign Real Madrid's Rodrygo after Joao Palhinha's loan move from Bayern Munich. Son Heung-min's exit will free up a lot of salary space at Spurs. (AS)
Red Devils may dump Dane: Manchester United have slapped a £30-million price tag on Rasmus Hojlund. The Danish striker wants to stay at Old Trafford but faces the prospect of being marginalized if Sesko arrives. (BBC Sport)
Timmy's transfer: Timothy Weah will join Marseille from Juventus on a season-long loan before the switch is made permanent. The whole deal is worth €15 million, but it could increase due to add-ons worth €4 million and Juve negotiating a percentage of his resale value. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
Bees buzzing: Brentford have approached Leandro Trossard's representatives to discuss whether he would leave Arsenal this summer. They're willing to offer the attacker a three-year contract. (FootballTransfers)
Partey picked up: Thomas Partey is joining Villarreal on a two-year contract. The Ghanaian midfielder is available on a free transfer after his Arsenal deal expired in June. (The Athletic)
Shopping for a Jacquet: Arsenal have expressed an interest in signing Rennes center-back Jeremy Jacquet. However, the 19-year-old could join next summer rather than in this window. (Fabrizio Romano)
Aug. 2
Magpies' swoop falls short: Newcastle United's offer of €75 million plus €5 million in add-ons for Benjamin Sesko is slightly below RB Leipzig's valuation. Manchester United are also interested in the striker. (The Athletic)
Isak back: Alexander Isak is returning to England to train at Newcastle United's base after spending some time at his former club Real Sociedad. Liverpool remain interested in the striker but aren't inclined to bid again after Newcastle quickly snubbed their first approach. (The Athletic)
Plundering Portuguese: Al-Nassr boss Jorge Jesus wants Bruno Fernandes to join Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix at the club. Saudi rivals Al-Hilal recently failed to sign him after submitting a €120-million bid to Manchester United and offering to pay the midfielder €70 million a year. (A Bola)
Chelsea chatter: A new round of talks between Chelsea and RB Leipzig are scheduled to discuss the potential transfer of Xavi Simons. The attacker wasn't in Leipzig's squad for Saturday's friendly against Atalanta. (Sky Sport Germany)
No clear out required: Manchester United's financial situation is still tight, but losing Marcus Rashford from the wage bill means they don't need to offload players before signing a striker. (ESPN)
Ademola alternative: Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku has emerged as a potential target for Inter Milan if they can't get a deal done for Atalanta's Ademola Lookman. Inter failed with an offer worth up to €45 million for Lookman. (Calciomercato)
Spend on Openda: Sunderland have splashed the cash in this transfer window, and their spree isn't necessarily over. The Black Cats are considering an approach for RB Leipzig forward Lois Openda. (Sky Sport Germany)
Time to go, Gio: Giovanni Simeone has already reached an agreement in principle over personal terms to join Torino. It'll cost around €8 million to encourage Napoli to sell the striker. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
Aug. 1
Endrick or Gonzalo could leave: Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso is struggling to find room for both Endrick and Gonzalo Garcia in his squad for next season. One of the youngsters could go out on loan rather than stay and play few minutes as Los Blancos' third-choice striker. (AS)
Sancho's sacrifice: Jadon Sancho could return to Borussia Dortmund for a third spell after the winger told Der BVB that he would accept half of his €16 million-per-season salary at Manchester United to join them. (Bild)
Liverpool offloading: Celtic and Fulham are weighing up approaches to sign Federico Chiesa on loan. The Italian played in Liverpool's friendlies against Stoke City and Preston North End but subsequently missed the club's tour of Asia. (The Mirror)
Irons hunt Brazilian bargain: West Ham United have offered €8 million for Botafogo goalkeeper John Victor. He's previously drawn interest from Everton, Galatasaray, and Manchester United. (Fabrizio Romano)
Tyler tussle: Everton are considering an improved offer of £35 million for Tyler Dibling after Southampton rejected their £27-million bid. The midfielder has also been tracked by Aston Villa, Fulham, and West Ham. (The Times)
Swooping for Swede: Kevin Filling, 16, scored on his AIK debut in June before signing a three-year contract with the Swedish club. His fresh terms haven't stopped Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur from making approaches for the young striker. (Expressen)
July 31
Garnacho's good review: Chelsea carried out a series of background checks on Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho and found no issues with his character. They're expected to submit a bid before the summer window shuts. (The Telegraph)
Red Devils vs. Magpies: Manchester United and Newcastle United might squabble for more than Benjamin Sesko this summer. The two clubs are interested in signing Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade, who previously seemed destined to join Bayern Munich for around £40 million. (The Sun)
Busy Juve: Juventus general manager Damien Comolli said the club is working on a deal for Paris Saint-Germain's Randal Kolo Muani, who wants to return after last season's loan spell. Juventus are also waiting for an acceptable offer for Dusan Vlahovic. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
Giac chat: Atletico Madrid have approached Napoli about the possibility of signing 25-year-old forward Giacomo Raspadori. He could be available for €25 million plus €5 million in bonuses. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
Winter is coming: Bournemouth are joining Inter Milan in the race to sign Genoa defender Koni De Winter. The Cherries have made the Belgian a top target for when Illia Zabarnyi leaves. (Fabrizio Romano)
Nico won't go: Nico O'Reilly is set for a new contract and squad number at Manchester City after his club rejected two bids from Bayer Leverkusen and resisted interest from Premier League rivals. (Fabrizio Romano)
July 30
Arsenal not done yet: Arsenal would still like to sign Eberechi Eze this summer, but they're not willing to meet his release clause, which is worth over £60 million. The Gunners will only submit a bid if Crystal Palace lower their asking price for the 27-year-old. (The Athletic)
Saudi sides eye Lewy: Several Saudi Pro League clubs are interested in signing Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski. The 36-year-old is happy at Barca but has asked the club to make his departure seamless if a formal offer arrives. (Mundo Deportivo)
Domino effect: Aaron Ramsdale's arrival at St. James' Park could result in Nick Pope's departure. Manchester United, also linked with Gianluigi Donnarumma, remain on the lookout for a new netminder to compete with Andre Onana and could turn their attention to Pope. (talkSPORT)
So long, Stefan: Manchester City informed backup goalkeeper Stefan Ortega that he's now surplus to requirements and can leave the club this summer after James Trafford's return. (Fabrizio Romano)