Newcastle United have urged RB Leipzig forward Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko to provide a final answer regarding his potential transfer to St James’ Park within the next 24 hours. The club has reportedly submitted a \u20ac75 million bid that Leipzig has yet to accept, and while Newcastle is prepared to consider an improved offer, they have not received confirmation from \u0160e\u0161ko himself. Manchester United also remain interested, with concerns that the Slovenia international may be delaying his decision in anticipation of a bid from the Red Devils.<\/p>\n
According to the Daily Mail, Newcastle has requested that \u0160e\u0161ko decide by the end of Monday so they can pursue alternative options if necessary. The Magpies are cautious about waiting too long as the Premier League campaign kicks off on August 16 against Aston Villa, and uncertainty surrounds the availability of their current forward, Alexander Isak, who is recovering from a minor thigh injury and whose willingness to stay at the club is in question.<\/p>\n
Isak, though back with Newcastle, has expressed a desire to leave, and manager Eddie Howe may hesitate to play him if he doubts the player’s focus. Should the \u0160e\u0161ko deal fall through, Newcastle are reportedly considering Brentford’s Yoane Wissa and Paris Saint-Germain’s Gon\u00e7alo Ramos as alternative striker targets.<\/p>\n
Currently, Newcastle stands as the only club to have made a formal offer to Leipzig. Reports from Sky Sports Germany indicate that Manchester United is willing to match Newcastle’s proposal only if \u0160e\u0161ko confirms his preference to join Old Trafford. Additional reports suggest United may need to sell players later in the transfer window to comply with financial regulations if they proceed with a signing.<\/p>\n
Newcastle has yet to abandon hope of securing \u0160e\u0161ko’s signature but have made clear the player’s decision cannot be deferred indefinitely.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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