Newcastle Line Up “Unbelievable” Sesko Alternative

With Liverpool stepping up their pursuit of Alexander Isak — having submitted a proper supply and ready to return with one other — Newcastle United have been compelled into motion.

Isak is reportedly coaching alone as he appears to push the transfer by means of, and with the season quick approaching, the Magpies are losing no time in figuring out a alternative.

Their high goal? RB Leipzig star Benjamin Šeško.

In response to The Athletic, the Magpies have submitted two bids to Leipzig for the Slovenia worldwide, the second being as a lot as £70 million.

There ism nevertheless, a spanner within the works of their pursuit of Šeško, nevertheless, within the type of Manchester United. The Pink Devils are additionally within the race for the striker, and are in truth, mentioned to be main it, with Fabrizio Romano claiming Šeško has in truth determined he needs to maneuver to Outdated Trafford, not St. James’ Park.

Although the race isn’t over, it appears Newcastle are more likely to miss out on Šeško. Luckily, nevertheless, they’ve a back-up plan.

Newcastle Put together Sesko Contingency

In response to a brand new report from The Athletic, Newcastle have earmarked Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson as their contingency plan ought to they miss out on Šeško.

The Senegal worldwide has scored 30 objectives throughout two hit-and-miss seasons at Stamford Bridge following his transfer from Villarreal, and is reportedly now not thought of important underneath Enzo Maresca — with Liam Delap and João Pedro set to guide the road.

Chelsea are open to promoting Jackson if the value is true, and Jackson himself is considered open to a transfer the place he might be the principle man — one thing Newcastle can clearly supply in a post-Isak period.

Whereas Chelsea’s valuation might exceed £100 million, Jackson, who has been described by Premier League legend Peter Crouch as “unbelievable,” suits the mould of a typical Eddie Howe ahead: quick, aggressive, and harmful in transition. His rawness in entrance of aim and decision-making stay considerations — however the upside is evident.

A confirmed Premier League scorer, nonetheless simply 23, Jackson might thrive at St. James’ Park if Šeško proves out of attain.