Newcastle United are stepping up their pursuit of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, with reports suggesting they have increased their offer to £69.7 million plus add-ons. The Magpies are growing impatient as the summer transfer window enters its final month, and they believe the improved bid is closer to Leipzig's valuation of the Slovenian international. Manchester United are also monitoring the situation, with sources indicating they do not need to sell players to fund a move, despite interest in offloading Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony and Tyrell Malacia.
Eddie Howe's side are also renewing their interest in Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi, a long-standing target. Palace are holding out for £50 million with the player having one year left on his contract and refusing to sign a new deal, but Newcastle are only willing to go up to £40 million. Liverpool have also shown interest but are waiting for the fee to drop. Guéhi's ability to play on either side of central defence makes him an attractive prospect.
Elsewhere, Chelsea are reportedly open to offers for Nicolas Jackson. The club are not in a rush to sell the 24-year-old but believe his role as main forward is no longer assured following the arrivals of Liam Delap and João Pedro. Jackson could become an option for clubs who miss out on their primary centre-forward targets.
Real Madrid's Rodrygo has decided to stay and fight for his place despite strong interest from Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham. The Brazilian was earlier reported to be desperate to leave but is now comfortable in the Spanish capital, facing competition from Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior.
Atalanta have made Fulham's Rodrigo Muniz their top target for a new striker after seeing a reported £34.7 million bid for Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta rejected. The Italian club need to sign a forward with Ademola Lookman on strike after refusing to sanction a move to Inter Milan.
Napoli midfielder Jens Cajuste is leaning towards a return to Ipswich Town rather than a more lucrative offer from Saudi Pro League side Neom SC. The 26-year-old spent last season on loan at Portman Road and, despite a huge salary offer, prefers familiar surroundings. A decision on a potential €8 million move is expected soon, with Besiktas, Crystal Palace and Burnley also having enquired.
