Man Utd Hold Firm on Player Sales Amid Sesko Pursuit

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Manchester United won't sell unwanted players on the cheap - Amorim

The summer transfer window quickly heading towards its conclusion and teams are attempting to strengthen their squads ahead of the new season.

Manchester United are still hopeful of securing a No.9 and are talking with RB Leipzig over a move for Benjamin Sesko. They may need to offload some players first to generate near funds needed to sign the forward and on that front Jadon Sancho could be set to return to Borussia Dortmund and United are in talks with Chelsea on Aston Villa over Alejandro Garnacho.

Speaking of Chelsea they have agreed a £37m deal for centre-back Jorrel Hato who has been booked in for a medical at Stamford Bridge ahead of his expected move. Across London, Arsenal have completed the signings of forward Viktor Gyokeres and now have their sights on Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze . Palace want a fee in excess of £60m but the Gunners need to make sales before committing to such a price.

Manchester City have rejected a bid of £25m from Nottingham Forest for midfielder James McAtee.

Sky Sports reports that the 22-year-old is valued far higher by City, where he played regularly at the Etihad last season.

McAtee is expected to leave this City this summer as he goes in search of regular first-team football.

Newcastle United may be insistent that Alexander Isak is not for sale, and Eddie Howe may be cautiously asserting his confidence that the Swede will “be here at the start of the season”, but there is a lot more uncertainty within the club.

Many are worried. A feeling is growing that Isak’s head has been turned, with that accentuated by the club’s frustrations in the transfer market.

The 25-year-old is coming into his prime, and just qualifying for the Champions League is no longer enough.