US EditionNewcastle United 'Talks' for Benjamin Sesko Transfer Alternative as £70m Warning Sent
GREATER MANCHESTER, ENGLAND, AUG 5 – Manchester United consider Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins as a fallback option amid financial pressures at Villa and competition from Newcastle for primary target Benjamin Sesko.
- Newcastle United and Manchester United are competing to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko during the open summer transfer window.
- This battle arises as Newcastle pursue Sesko firmly and United have submitted a bid reported near £85 million, while both clubs await Sesko's decision.
- Meanwhile, Aston Villa rejected a £60 million Arsenal bid for their 29-year-old striker Ollie Watkins last January and currently consider him not for sale despite his wish to leave.
- Reports indicate Watkins is a back-up target for Manchester United should Sesko move elsewhere; Watkins scored 16 Premier League goals last season and turns 30 this September.
- The ongoing transfer tussle implies a complex striker market for both clubs, with Newcastle also facing uncertainty about Alexander Isak and United planning a new attacking trio under Ruben Amorim.
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Ollie Watkins to Man United transfer claim made amid £50m chance and fresh exit pathway - Manchester Evening News
Manchester United are looking to sign Benjamin Sesko but have, reportedly, received encouragement over a possible alternative deal for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins.
Man Utd transfer news: Benjamin Sesko alternatives eyed as Erik ten Hag considers reunion - The Mirror
Manchester United are having to consider striker targets should they miss out on Benjamin Sesko with Erik ten Hag and Bayer Leverkusen potentially going after Rasmus Hojlund
Ollie Watkins stance on Man Utd transfer after Benjamin Sesko bid
Ollie Watkins remains on Manchester United’s striker shortlist (ISI Photos via Getty) Ollie Watkins is keen on a move to Manchester United if the club are unable to sign Benjamin Sesko, according to reports. United have now tabled a €85 million (£73.8m) bid to sign Sesko from RB Leipzig but the Bundesliga side are also considering a rival offer from Newcastle. Sesko is yet to make a final decision over his future, although reports in Slovenia la…
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