Newcastle set sights on two alternative targets after Benjamin Sesko snub

Moving on

Newcastle are resigned to Benjamin Sesko choosing Manchester United over them and are ready to move on to other targets, talkSPORT understands.

Manchester United are in advanced talks over a move for Sesko after tabling an offer of €75m [£65.1m] plus €10m [£8.7m] in add-ons.

Leipzig were willing to accept Newcastle’s club-record offer worth a guaranteed £70m, but Sesko was holding out for a move to Old Trafford.

The Slovenian has already agreed personal terms with the Red Devils.

Newcastle’s list of alternatives to Sesko include Aston Villa marksman Ollie Watkins and Sesko’s Leipzig teammate Lois Openda.

They have also been offered Chelsea striker Nicholas Jackson and are still keen to sign Brentford star Yoane Wissa.