The Premier League transfer window is heating up fast, with blockbuster moves dominating the headlines as clubs scramble to strengthen before the deadline.
Manchester United have already made a major statement in the market by agreeing a deal for Benjamin Sesko, securing a forward Ruben Amorim has long admired.
The move not only boosts United’s firepower but also impacts the plans of several rivals who had Sesko high on their shortlist.
One of those rivals is Newcastle United, who were pursuing Sesko before United sealed the deal.
With their top target now off the market, the Magpies have switched focus to Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson.
According to Marca, Newcastle have made an opening bid of over €80 million for the former Villarreal man, seeing him as the ideal alternative to bolster their attack.
The urgency stems from the expected departure of Alexander Isak to Liverpool in a potential record-breaking Premier League transfer worth over €140 million.
That sale would give Newcastle a huge war chest, and Jackson’s Premier League experience makes him their preferred option ahead of other targets such as Porto’s rising star Samu Omorodion.
Chelsea, who have already signed Joao Pedro and Liam Delap this summer, are open to selling Jackson, knowing their forward line is already stacked.
Villarreal, meanwhile, are monitoring the situation closely.
Having sold Nicolas Jackson to Chelsea for €38 million with a sell-on clause, they stand to pocket a significant sum if Newcastle’s big-money bid is accepted.
For United, landing Sesko before Newcastle could act was a decisive victory in a market where hesitation can prove costly.
The 22-year-old striker will add a new dimension to Amorim’s attack, while also depriving a direct rival of their preferred choice.
The ripple effect of that deal is now reshaping the striker market, with Newcastle’s move for Jackson set to trigger further business before the window closes.
Once again, the transfer market has shown its ruthlessness, and United’s swift action in securing Sesko has not only strengthened their squad but also forced their rivals into an expensive Plan B.
