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Newcastle in Alexander Isak transfer U-turn after latest club-record Benjamin Sesko offer
Newcastle are ready to reluctantly cash in on Alexander Isak if they land RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, talkSPORT understands. As reported on Monday night, the Magpies are hopeful of completing a deal for Sesko after making a fresh offer of £70million plus add-ons. Isak could be set to swap St James’ Park for Anfield this summerGetty It comes after the Toon wanted an answer from Sesko as to whether he wanted to join them within 48 hours. Eddie Howe‘s side had an offer of €75million (£65m) plus €5m (£4.3m) in add-ons turned down by Leipzig last weekend. Leipzig ultimately knocked back the bid as they held out for at least an initial £70m fee – and a future sell-on clause. Sources have told talkSPORT that Sesko’s arrival would pave the way for want-away Isak to move to Liverpool providing the two clubs can agree a fee. Liverpool’s initial offer of £110m plus add-ons was rejected last Friday. Isak has told Newcastle he wants to join the champions with personal terms not believed to be an issue. The ex-Real Sociedad star recently missed Newcastle’s pre-season tour of Asia amid uncertainty over his future. It saw him return to former club Real Sociedad to train alone in his preparations for the upcoming campaign. Though he is now back at Newcastle’s training facility as he receives treatment on his thigh injury. Liverpool are looking to sell Darwin Nunez to help finance the Isak deal with AC Milan and Al Hilal among his suitors. Isak has already been the subject of a rejected offer from LiverpoolGetty talkSPORT understands that that the Saudi Pro League side have stepped up their pursuit of the Uruguayan in a potential £61m deal. It is believed that the Merseyside outfit will not meet Newcastle’s £150m valuation of their Swedish prized asset. But they are ready to make a second offer if and when the Sesko switch is confirmed. Who has Benjamin Sesko been linked with? Though Newcastle face competition from Manchester United in the race to snap up the Slovenia international. The Red Devils are also in talks over a move for Sesko after sending a delegation to Germany earlier this week. Sesko is regarded as a future world beater given his athleticism and eye for goal – having found the back of the net on 21 occasions in all competitions last campaign. Leipzig striker Sesko could be the man to replace Isak up top for NewcastleGetty In total, his Leipzig tally stands at 39 goals in 87 matches in his opening two years in Germany. Ruben Amorim’s side have identified the 22-year-old as a possible option having missed out on two centre-forwards. Amorim was denied a reunion with Viktor Gyokeres having managed him at Sporting Lisbon after the 27-year-old opted to join Arsenal. While they saw Hugo Ekitike make the move to Liverpool in a deal rising to £79m.
Newcastle are ready to reluctantly cash in on Alexander Isak if they land RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, talkSPORT understands.
As reported on Monday night, the Magpies are hopeful of completing a deal for Sesko after making a fresh offer of £70million plus add-ons.
It comes after the Toon wanted an answer from Sesko as to whether he wanted to join them within 48 hours.
Eddie Howe‘s side had an offer of €75million (£65m) plus €5m (£4.3m) in add-ons turned down by Leipzig last weekend.
Leipzig ultimately knocked back the bid as they held out for at least an initial £70m fee – and a future sell-on clause.
Sources have told talkSPORT that Sesko’s arrival would pave the way for want-away Isak to move to Liverpool providing the two clubs can agree a fee.
Liverpool’s initial offer of £110m plus add-ons was rejected last Friday.
Isak has told Newcastle he wants to join the champions with personal terms not believed to be an issue.
The ex-Real Sociedad star recently missed Newcastle’s pre-season tour of Asia amid uncertainty over his future.
It saw him return to former club Real Sociedad to train alone in his preparations for the upcoming campaign.
Though he is now back at Newcastle’s training facility as he receives treatment on his thigh injury.
Liverpool are looking to sell Darwin Nunez to help finance the Isak deal with AC Milan and Al Hilal among his suitors.
talkSPORT understands that that the Saudi Pro League side have stepped up their pursuit of the Uruguayan in a potential £61m deal.
It is believed that the Merseyside outfit will not meet Newcastle’s £150m valuation of their Swedish prized asset.
But they are ready to make a second offer if and when the Sesko switch is confirmed.
Who has Benjamin Sesko been linked with?
Though Newcastle face competition from Manchester United in the race to snap up the Slovenia international.
The Red Devils are also in talks over a move for Sesko after sending a delegation to Germany earlier this week.
Sesko is regarded as a future world beater given his athleticism and eye for goal – having found the back of the net on 21 occasions in all competitions last campaign.
In total, his Leipzig tally stands at 39 goals in 87 matches in his opening two years in Germany.
Ruben Amorim’s side have identified the 22-year-old as a possible option having missed out on two centre-forwards.
Amorim was denied a reunion with Viktor Gyokeres having managed him at Sporting Lisbon after the 27-year-old opted to join Arsenal.
While they saw Hugo Ekitike make the move to Liverpool in a deal rising to £79m.
