Toon chiefs ready to launch £25m bid as Howe turns attention to highly-rated striker - Report
According to the Northern Echo, Newcastle United are set to step up their interest in RB Salzburg striker Benjamin Sesko.
It was revealed last month that his agent was on Tyneside to hold talks with Toon officials, however it's been well documented that the 19-year-old wonderkid also has admirers at Manchester United and Chelsea.
In light of that, the Echo's Scott Wilson claims we're ready to test the water with a £25m bid for the Slovenian. That may fall well short of Salzburg's rumoured asking price, yet it would be an up-front payment with a series of clauses that could make the final fee much higher.
The Austrian's are believed to want around £42m for the man dubbed the 'new Erling Haaland' due to his rare blend of height - he's 6ft 4' - pace and ice-cool finishing in front of goal, so it remains to be seen how they'd react to such a bid.
Sesko bagged 10 goals and seven assists last season and has started this one in style, scoring twice in his first three appearances. He certainly looks a player of huge potential, possessing all the traits of a forward Howe would love to get his hands on.
The same piece also confirms our interest in Valencia winger Goncalo Guedes, although it looks like Wolves may be one step ahead of us after entering advanced talks with the Portuguese international over the weekend.
