The Magpies need a deadly new centre-forward if Alexander Isak goes and TEAMtalk can provide an update on their No 1 replacement target.

Chelsea have tracked Benjamin Sesko for a number of years, but the striker is no longer of interest and the Athletic have revealed why.The Blues have been busy this summer and have already completed

Among that trio, Osimhen is on the cusp of a return to Galatasaray, while Gyokeres is the only member to be nearing a move to Europe’s elite. Arsenal settled on the Sporting CP striker as their top target and have finally struck an agreement to get a deal over the line.

Manchester United have been told to avoid a move for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko by club legend Rio Ferdinand, who has suggested alternative targets

That’s according to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who has revealed a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ between Sesko and RB Leipzig. The agreement is that Sesko will be allowed to leave for a fee of around €70-80m, plus €5-10m add-ons.

Manchester United have been linked with a move for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko but Rio Ferdinand has urged his former club to go in a different direction

Newcastle are exploring a move for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko in case Alexander Isak leaves this summer - as BBC Sport's Sami Mokbel reports – but is he the man to fill the Sweden international's sizeable shoes on Tyneside?