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Man United Join The Race For Sesko

Aug 06, 2025

Man United have officially joined the race to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko.

Sources say the Red Devils have made a bid of up to 85 million euros…although they’ve yet to get a response from the Bundesliga side.

Newcastle are also currently in negotiations for the 22-year-old…having earlier tabled an 80 million euros offer.

Meanwhile, reports say both United and Newcastle are eyeing Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson as a backup, in the event the Sesko deal falls through.

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In other transfer news, Crystal Palace are said to have rejected two offers from Liverpool for Marc Guehi.

Palace are determined to hold on to the defender at least for another season, while the player himself is not keen to force a move.

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Former Porto captain Jorge Costa has died at the age of 53 after suffering a heart attack at the club’s training ground.

Costa famously won the Champions League in 2004 under Jose Mourinho…before going on to become Porto’s director of football.

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Starting next season, Serie A referees will announce their VAR decisions LIVE in stadiums and on television.

The move has also been explored on a trial basis in the UK and Germany.

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And, the Youth and Sports Ministry says next year’s SUKMA in Selangor will feature 34 sports.

This includes e-sports, chess, cricket and kabaddi, which will be featured for the first time.