3 days ago
Man Utd transfer news LIVE: United get ‘Donnarumma BOOST', Sesko ANNOUNCED, Baleba contact made, Hojlund ‘exit latest'
Newcastle in forward crisis after Sesko snub
Newcastle are critically low on forward options going into their season opener against Aston Villa next weekend.
Alexander Isak remains away from the squad after expressing his desire to leave the club last month.
The Magpies intended to sign Hugo Ekitike, and then Benjamin Sesko, as depth/replacement options, however both players elected for move to the north-west with Liverpool and Man Utd respectively.
Now concerns are growing around the availability of makeshift striker Anthony Gordon, who was substituted after undergoing treatment for a leg injury during a friendly earlier today.
Newcastle's 2-0 loss to Atletico Madrid in that game means they entire the season without a win in six pre-season games.
