Today’s rumours are hoping to close a deal
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ith less than a month remaining in the summer transfer window, deals that have been bubbling away for weeks will suddenly hit a boiling point as clubs, players and agents scramble to get moves finalised.
Newcastle, for one, are getting impatient. They are reportedly expecting a high-stakes bidding war for RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, upping their offer to an eye-watering £69.7m plus add-ons, which is closer to matching Leipzig’s valuation of the Slovenian. Manchester United are lurking in the shadows with sources suggesting they do not need to sell anyone to make a move despite their intentions to offload Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony and Tyrell Malacia. Eddie Howe’s side will be desperate to secure the striker’s signature despite Alexander Isak being expected to return to training, with the Swede’s head everywhere but Tyneside.
Newcastle are also reportedly going back for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi, a player Howe has been keen on for a while. With just one year left on his contract and a clear refusal to sign a new deal, Palace are holding out for £50m, but Newcastle are only willing to go up to £40m. Something has to give. Guehi, an attractive prospect given his ability to play on the left and right in central defence, also has interest from Liverpool but the Merseyside club are also waiting for the defender’s fee to drop.
