Transfer Round-Up: Sesko Race Intensifies as Man Utd and Newcastle Battle, Palace Stars Stay Put, Chelsea Edge £65m in Sales
SME News UK. Tuesday, August 5, 2025By Paper Round DeskSesko Chase Heats Up: Manchester United and Newcastle Go Head-to-HeadThe battle to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Šeško is intensifying, with both Manchester United and Newcastle United ramping up efforts to bring the 22-year-old Slovenian to the Premier League before the new season kicks off.According to the Daily Mail, Newcastle are “pushing hard” to finalise a £70 million deal with Leipzig, having received strong indications that Šeško is open to a move to St James’ Park. Talks are reportedly focused on the structure of the deal, with the Magpies eager to accelerate negotiations amid growing interest.“Šeško is Newcastle’s top attacking target,” the report states, “and there is a determination to complete a deal quickly following positive signals from the player’s camp.”Meanwhile, The i Paper reveals that Manchester United’s pursuit of the striker has been handed a boost, with the club not needing to sell players before completing a big-money move. Despite ongoing efforts to offload the likes of Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, and Tyrell Malacia, United remain in a strong financial position.“While United have not yet made a formal offer,” the report says, “sources suggest they’re prepared to make one soon, with Šeško currently the club’s top target. However, there is a reluctance to engage in a bidding war.”With less than two weeks until the Premier League returns, both clubs are racing against time to land one of Europe’s most exciting young forwards.Crystal Palace Set to Retain Eze and Guehi Amid Premier League InterestIn a significant development for Crystal Palace, both Eberechi Eze and Marc Guéhi now look likely to remain at Selhurst Park for the 2025–26 season, despite considerable interest from several Premier League rivals.The Sun reports that Palace are yet to receive any formal bids for the England internationals and are under no pressure to sell. Guéhi has been a target for Liverpool, Newcastle, and Tottenham, while Arsenal have been monitoring Eze’s situation closely.Although a month remains in the transfer window, Palace’s stance will come as a major boost to fans still reeling from the club’s narrow miss on European qualification.Chelsea Close in on £65 Million Boost Through Player SalesChelsea are set to make significant progress in their summer clear-out, with player sales expected to bring in up to £65 million, according to the Daily Mail.Midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is close to sealing a move to Everton, in a deal worth an initial £25 million plus add-ons. Meanwhile, Lesley Ugochukwu and Armando Broja are on the verge of joining Burnley, each for fees in the region of £20 million.All three players are understood to have agreed five-year contracts with their prospective clubs. The deals represent a timely financial boost for Chelsea as they continue to reshape their squad under manager Enzo Maresca.
