Newcastle are reportedly poised to take a huge step in their efforts to beat Manchester United to the signing of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko.Sesko on United’s listHaving already secured deals

For more than a year, Newcastle United had been working persistently behind the scenes to bring James Trafford to the Tyneside with an aim of making young goalkeeper long-term solution between the posts. Trafford had the profile Eddie Howe wanted- composed on the ball, proven under pressure, and hungry for a new challenge.

Whilst both Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur have also been linked with a move for the DR Congo international, it is believed that Newcastle United are currently the frontrunners to seal his signature. Wissa scored 19 Premier League goals last season, a tally beaten only by five players.

Benjamin Sesko was expected to be one of the big movers this summer and yet nobody has gone for him. This is why

Manchester United are desperate for a striker, with the club already securing two of their top targets. Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo have both joined the Mancunian side, but Ruben Amorim doesn't want to be done in the transfer window yet.

Manchester United have narrowed their search for a new striker to two targets, with multiple reports naming Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins and RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Šeško as the preferred options.

Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins and RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko top Manchester United's striker wishlist as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of new season.

Eddie Howe’s words on Tuesday didn’t fill anyone with confidence that Alexander Isak will remain a Newcastle United player amid interest from Liverpool. The Reds have made the Sweden international their next big target this summer after widespread reports revealed that Isak has asked Newcastle to leave St James’ Park this summer.

According to Sky Sports journalist Keith Downie, Newcastle United are in talks to sign Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, who is also a transfer target for Sunderland.