Overview

• Newcastle have submitted an official €90 million package for Benjamin Sesko to RB Leipzig and are awaiting final approval on an expected agreement.
• Manchester United have told Leipzig they will make a bid if Sesko declares his preference for Old Trafford, keeping them in contention for the striker.
• Newcastle’s rejection of Liverpool’s £110 million offer for Alexander Isak leaves the Swedish forward at St James’ Park, though a new deal for Sesko could free him to depart.
• Arsenal are progressing discussions for Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze and maintain a long-term interest in Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet as they seek midfield and defensive reinforcements.
• Real Madrid winger Rodrygo has elected to fight for his place at the Bernabéu, and Tottenham’s Son Heung-min has agreed to join LAFC in a record Major League Soccer transfer.