Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig looks on
Manchester United have matched Newcastle's bid for Benjamin Sesko
There's less than 10 days to go before the new season kicks off and clubs are ramping up their transfer business. Sagas are ongoing up and down the league, with undoubtedly the biggest and one which is causing a domino effect among their rivals.
for the striker, who's training separately from his team-mates. Although the Magpies are reluctant to sell him, they're braced for his departure and want Benjamin Sesko to replace him.
A bid of £73.8million was placed on Monday before quickly matched that amount - but there's a catch. Newcastle's proposal contains more money up front which is favourable for , although in private, the Red Devils .
One club who don't need to sign a striker are , whose focus is now on Eberechi Eze after they finally got over the line. The Gunners also want to sanction a number of sales, just like Chelsea, who are set to .
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Man Utd closing in on Sesko
Manchester United look poised to beat Newcastle in the race to sign Benjamin Sesko.
Despite RB Leipzig accepting a £73.8million bid from Newcastle, report that Sesko, 22, wants to join the Red Devils.
Ruben Amorim's side are yet to reach an agreement with Leipzig but are now in pole position for the Slovenia international.
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Chelsea to bank £65m from triple sale
Chelsea have agreed the sales of three players for a combined £65million in what's set to fund another splurge in the transfer market.
The Blues have spent an eye-watering £242m on new signings this summer, with the likes of Joao Pedro, Jamie Gittens and Jorrel Hato all costing hefty sums.
Their arrivals have been offset by £130m in sales, with Noni Madueke, and Djordje Petrovic among those to depart.
Now they're poised to be joined by three more players who aren't in plans.
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Liverpool agree deal to sell Nunez
Darwin Nunez is closing in on a move to Al-Hilal after the Saudi Arabian giants agreed a deal with Liverpool.
A claims that that Nunez, 26, is now in talks with Al-Hilal over personal terms.
The Uruguayan's sale would make room in Liverpool's squad and budget for No.1 target Alexander Isak.
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Man Utd believe Sesko prefers them over Newcastle
Manchester United privately believe that Benjamin Sesko wants to join them instead of Newcastle.
Sesko, 22, is at the centre of a tug-of-war between the two Premier League clubs, who've both held positive talks with RB Leipzig.
Newcastle's second bid and the Red Devils' first are in the same region but differ in terms of structure.
Even though Leipzig would earn more up front by selling to Newcastle, Ruben Amorim's side believe that the Slovenian prefers them.
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