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Manchester United and Newcastle United are carefully weighing their options, with Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson emerging as a possible fallback should either club fail to secure RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko in this summer’s transfer window.
According to The Athletic, both United and Newcastle have identified the 24-year-old Senegalese forward as a backup plan, while the transfer race for 22-year-old Sesko appears to be heating up.
Sky Sports reports there’s growing confidence that Sesko favours a move to Old Trafford, but with negotiations still ongoing, alternatives like Jackson remain on standby.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa are said to be preparing for potential transfer interest from United in Ollie Watkins. The 29-year-old England international could become a target if the Sesko deal collapses.
RB Leipzig have reportedly approached Liverpool regarding a deal for Harvey Elliott. The Reds are demanding either £40 million plus a buy-back clause or upwards of £50 million without one. (The Athletic)
Manchester United have turned down five separate bids for veteran defender Harry Maguire from clubs in both England and Italy. (Daily Mail)
Juventus are open to letting English centre-back Lloyd Kelly leave and view Arsenal’s Jakub Kiwior, 25, as a viable replacement. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Sunderland are keen on signing Dominic Calvert-Lewin on a free transfer, though the 28-year-old is holding out to see if a Premier League offer materializes. (TalkSport)
West Ham maintain a strong interest in Aston Villa’s Jacob Ramsey, 24, but the midfielder is yet to commit to his long-term future. (Daily Mail)
Alejandro Garnacho could be on his way out of Manchester United this month. The 21-year-old Argentine winger is being tracked by Chelsea, Aston Villa, and Tottenham, according to TBR Football.
Liverpool continue to scout young defensive talent and are monitoring Giovanni Leoni, the highly-rated 18-year-old Italian centre-back from Parma. (The Times)
Newcastle United are reportedly set to make a move for AC Milan’s Malick Thiaw, a 23-year-old German international. (Fabrizio Romano)
Nottingham Forest are locked in talks with the agent of Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz, 27, as they look to bolster their midfield options. (Football Italia)
Forest are also keen on RB Salzburg’s Mads Bidstrup, with the 24-year-old Dane topping their transfer wishlist. (Florian Plettenberg)
Brandon Williams, once touted as a future star at Manchester United, is being courted by several Championship clubs including Hull City, despite being without a club for a year. (Daily Mail)
Derby County are nearing a loan deal for former Liverpool midfielder Bobby Clark, 20, from RB Salzburg. (Sky Sports)
Tottenham Hotspur, looking to add firepower, have identified Rafael Leao of AC Milan and Rodrygo of Real Madrid as top targets. (GiveMeSport)
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