Tetracampeão alagoano, campeão da Série B, campeão da Taça Rio, campeão Goiano. Vaga na Sul-americana e três acessos da Série B para a Série A. O técnico Marcelo Cabo relembrou, através de seu Instagram, os últimos oito anos de carreira em uma postagem marcadas por onde passou e o que conquistou.
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Com passagens por clubes como Vasco, Goiás, Atlético Goianiense, Vila Nova, CRB, Guarani, CSA, entre outros, o treinador relembrou algumas de suas conquistas nas últimas oito temporadas em uma postagem em ordem cronológica dos feitos. O maior destaque são os títulos estaduais em Alagoas, as vagas na Sul-americana com o Atlético Goianiense e o título da Série B também com o Dragão.
Neste ano, Cabo esteve no Remo, onde iniciou muito bem e terminou a temporada no CSA, na Série C, tentando levar a equipe para a segunda divisão do Campeonato Brasileiro.
– Fim de mais uma temporada, gostaria de relembrar o que fizemos nestes últimos oitos anos. Alguns títulos, acessos e muito trabalho em prol do nosso futebol por onde passamos – disse o treinador via rede social.
Com o fim da temporada 2023, o treinador recebeu algumas sondagens de clubes da Série A, B e C, mas aguarda a definição das competições para iniciar um novo projeto em 2024.
– Sou grato por todas as oportunidades e os momentos em que vivenciamos. Que venham novas oportunidades e novos capítulos para escrevermos na próxima temporada – disse o treinador.
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is under pressure after the 3-1 defeat away to Hearts on Sunday.
Rodgers critical of Hearts' approach vs Celtic
The Scottish Premiership champions were soundly beaten over the weekend, allowing Hearts to pull eight points clear at the top of the table, with Chris Sutton ripping into Celtic after the defeat..
Rodgers was clearly a frustrated figure after the game too, admitting that he could never choose to adopt the hosts’ more direct style of play at a club like Celtic.
“The approach, I think, when you’re at a club like Celtic, people talk about plan A, plan B, but Celtic is a club whose DNA is about playing football. We’ll never lose that. When we play to that identity, it’s totally different.
“Hearts, it’s a different DNA here. The ball’s direct. The supporters love that. It’s a second ball fight. It’s set pieces, all that. Celtic hasn’t become winners in that way. Our DNA is to play a fast-attacking game of football, whatever the system is. The systems are relevant. You can play whatever system you want, but your style of football and the style of Celtic is fast-attacking football.”
Boyd lays into Rodgers' comments
Speaking on Sky Sports after the game, former Rangers striker Kris Boyd didn’t hold back in his criticism of Celtic boss Rodgers, calling his comments “disrespectful” to Hearts in a 14-word atatck on the Irishman.
Boyd also added: “To question the way Derek McInnes’ or Hearts’ teams play, because Celtic didn’t come here and dominate and win. They got bullied. Deal with it. You’re talking about fast, attacking football – that’s not their DNA. Winning is Celtic’s DNA. To have a go at Derek McInnes for the way they played, it’s so disrespectful for me.”
In truth, Rodgers’ comments do sound a little on the bitter side, with Hearts just feeling like the hungrier of the two sides at Tynecastle on Sunday lunchtime.
Celtic are not firing at all at the moment, and haven’t done all season by their high standards, and they now have a genuinely big challenge on their hands when it comes to retaining the Scottish Premiership title next May.
Granted, it is still early days and there is every chance that the Hoops find their feet, and Hearts begin to feel the pressure at some point, but their rivals have still only dropped two points in 2025/26 to date, which is worthy of respect.
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Rodgers has cut a disgruntled figure throughout the campaign, not helped by a frustrating summer in the transfer market, and his latest comments feel like those of a manager who is feeling the heat. He has proved that he is a winner in the past, though, and he remains the right man to take Celtic forward for now.
Former Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy was a divisive figure during his near-25-year tenure as Spurs’ head honcho, but a recent transfer revelation could prove that some of the criticism aimed at him might have been wrong.
Daniel Levy leaves behind mixed Tottenham legacy as new era arrives
Levy, who was once the club’s key figurehead in making crucial decisions, was forced to resign from his post in September when the Lewis family ultimately decided to usher in a brand-new era at N17.
The 63-year-old once operated with a “vice-like” grip on the Lilywhites when it came to the day-to-day running of Tottenham, but that control eventually weakened due to the growing involvement of Joe Lewis’ kids, most notably Vivienne, as Levy’s influence gradually diminished behind-the-scenes (Paul O’Keefe).
Now, CEO Vinai Venkatesham heads a new leadership structure which includes new co-sporting directors Johan Lange and Fabio Paratici, with the duo set to lead Spurs’ recruitment drive following the end of the ‘Levy era’.
Tottenham’s decision to move on from their former chair left senior Premier League executives “stunned”, according to Miguel Delaney, and it is definitely worth looking back on Levy’s reign to pick it apart.
Replacing Sir Alan Sugar and taking his seat on the board in 2001, Levy helped to steadily grow Spurs from a mid-table Premier League side into a club with consistent Champions League appearances and ambitions of competing for major trophies.
One of Levy’s most notable accomplishments was overseeing the development and completion of Tottenham’s state-of-the-art new stadium, which opened in 2019.
The iconic venue not only elevated Spurs’ matchday experience, but also positioned the club as a global brand with one of the most impressive grounds in world football. The move was a massive commercial success, boosting revenue streams and providing the infrastructure for sustained growth.
Real Madrid
£1.2 billion
Man City
£727 million
PSG
£700 million
Man United
£668 million
Bayern Munich
£664 million
FC Barcelona
£659.5 million
Arsenal
£621.5 million
Liverpool
£620 million
Tottenham Hotspur
£533 million
Chelsea
£474 million
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Despite these off-field successes, Levy’s reign was definitely not without controversy.
He frequently faced criticism from fans and pundits alike for what many perceived as a cautious approach to spending in the transfer market. While other top clubs splashed out on marquee signings, Levy’s Tottenham often operated with financial prudence, leading to frustrations about a perceived lack of ambition in assembling a squad capable of winning silverware.
This tight control over Tottenham’s pursestrings seemed at odds with the club’s on-field aspirations, sparking debates about whether Levy prioritized financial growth over footballing success.
However, was this strictly true?
Tottenham's £337m problem which vindicates Daniel Levy after revelation
As highlighted by GiveMeSport, some of the numbers contradict the narrative.
Right now, Tottenham carry £851 million in financial debt, and owe around £337 million in deferred transfer payments — which is actually the highest combined figure in England.
This £337 million revelation sheds new light on Levy’s reputation for strict spending, potentially suggesting the long-held perception may be somewhat misleading.
For years, Levy had been criticized for being overly cautious in the market, with critics accusing him of reluctance to back managers with big-money signings. However, the reality appears more complex, as Tottenham’s financial commitments tell a different story.
Tottenham Hotspur chairmanDanielLevybefore the match
The club’s substantial transfer debt reflects a significant level of investment spread across multiple seasons, balancing the need to strengthen the squad with the off-field pressures of managing one of the Premier League’s most ambitious projects.
That being said, while Levy did start to splash out more on new recruits during the latter years of his tenure, it is clear to see why he did gain a reputation for frugality.
In 2018, much to the bewilderment of Mauricio Pochettino, Tottenham became the first Premier League club to make no summer signings since 2003 – when the current transfer window format was introduced – and this definitely didn’t help to elevate Levy’s standing.
In January 2019, Spurs also became the first Premier League side to go two consecutive windows without bringing in any recruits, with Pochettino somehow guiding them to a Champions League final that year regardless.
Um dos grandes nomes da base do Palmeiras é Kevin, jovem atacante de 20 anos promovido recentemente ao profissional. Alvo de clubes europeus, como o Shakhtar Donetsk-UCR, e bicampeão da Copinha pelo Verdão, o jogador foi integrado ao time de Abel Ferreira no dia 12 de julho.
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Após representar a Seleção Brasileira no Mundial sub-20, que aconteceu entre maio e junho, na Argentina, Kevin já estava nos planos da comissão técnica para ganhar espaço no grupo principal. Pouco tempo depois da competição de base, Giovani, seu companheiro de Verdão e de Amarelinha, foi vendido para o futebol do Qatar, o que acelerou seu processo de ida para ficar em definitivo na Academia de Futebol.
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Apesar de ter sido promovido apenas em julho, Kevin já tem a sua história no elenco profissional. No fim de 2021, após a conquista do título da Libertadores, o grupo principal ganhou folga e o sub-20 foi convocado para disputar as últimas rodadas do Brasileirão daquele ano. Entre os nomes que tiveram a missão de representar o clube estava Kevin, que atuou em dois jogos e marcou um gol, que foi da vitória por 1 a 0 sobre o Ceará.
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Kevin tinha 18 anos naquela época e estava a poucos dias de fazer história pelo Verdão. Isso porque, em janeiro de 2022, ele fez parte do grupo que venceu a tão sonhada Copinha, conquista inédita para o clube. O garoto não era titular, mas atuou em oito dos nove jogos daquela edição e ainda marcou um gol.
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No ano seguinte, Kevin voltou a disputar a Copinha pelo Palmeiras, mas dessa vez como destaque do time, uma vez que a grande maioria dos companheiros de 2022, como Endrick, Jhon Jhon e Giovani, já haviam deixado o sub-20. E ele não decepcionou. Com cinco gols e cinco assistências em oito jogos, ele foi eleito o craque da competição que foi conquistada novamente pelo Verdão.
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O protagonismo foi apenas mais um elemento para que os clubes europeus crescessem os olhos para cima da Cria da Academia. O Shakhtar Donetsk-UCR chegou a oferecer 10 milhões de euros (R$ 56,4 milhões na cotação da época) depois de ter duas propostas recusadas pelo Alviverde. No entanto, os valores não convenceram os dirigentes palmeirenses, que creem que o garoto vale mais do que isso.
A questão é que o Palmeiras tem apenas 50% dos direitos do jogador, e os outros 50% pertencem aos Desportivo Brasil, que faz jogo duro diante da busca alviverde por comprar mais 20% do atleta. Enquanto não conseguir essa fatia maior, a diretoria não pensa em fazer negócio e ao mesmo tempo busca se blindar do assédio europeu, que recentemente sinalizou com interesses ingleses e franceses.
Em meados de junho deste ano, Kevin assinou a renovação de seu vínculo com o Verdão até dezembro de 2026. O anterior era válido até junho da mesma temporada e o atual ganhou uma valorização salarial, visto que a intenção do clube é dar um plano de carreira ao atleta. Dessa forma, o jovem atacante vem recebendo oportunidades de Abel Ferreira nesta temporada, tendo entrado nos minutos finais do duelo contra o Deportivo Pereira, pela volta das quartas de final da Libertadores.
A decisão do Brasileirão sub-20 foi o último jogo disputado por Kevin na categoria, derrota nos pênaltis para o Flamengo, já que está no limite da idade e agora integrará de vez o elenco profissional do Palmeiras. Nesta temporada, foi eleito o craque da conquista da Copinha pelo Verdão e foi convocado para a seleção da categoria para a disputa do Mundial.
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Ficha técnica (dados publicados pelo clube):
Nome: Kevin Santos Lopes de Macedo Idade: 20 anos (4/1/2003) Local de Nascimento: São Paulo-SP Altura: 1,76m Pé dominante: direito Chegada ao Palmeiras: 2020 Títulos: Campeão da Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior (2022 e 2023), do Campeonato Brasileiro sub-20 (2022), da Copa do Brasil sub-20 (2022) e do Paulista sub-20 (2020 e 2021)
Barcelona have suffered another injury blow, with Robert Lewandowski picking up a muscle tear while on international duty with Poland. The reigning La Liga champions have put no timescale on the Polish striker’s recovery, but it is being reported that he could be sidelined for several weeks. If that proves to be the case, then the veteran frontman will miss a Clasico clash with Real Madrid on October 26.
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Lewandowski injury: What is wrong with the Polish striker?
Lewandowski played the full 90 minutes for Poland in their latest 2026 World Cup qualifier against Lithuania. He was on target in that contest, taking his international goal tally to 87 through 161 appearances. He has told reporters of wanting to become a centurion on the goal front: "I'm only 13 goals away from 100. There are still a few games left this year, and next year too. I'm happy with every goal. We'll see what happens." The 37-year-old did, however, complain of experiencing discomfort after said outing for his country.
The experienced Pole returned to training in Catalunya on Tuesday at the Ciutat Esportiva. He was sent for medical tests after informing Barca of the issues regarding his left leg. It has been confirmed that Lewandowski will require a period of rest.
A statement on Barcelona’s read: “Robert Lewandowski has suffered a hamstring injury in his left thigh. He will be sidelined, and his recovery time will depend on how the injury progresses.
“The Polish striker has scored four goals in nine appearances so far in the 2025-26 season. His tally includes a brace against Valencia and goals against Oviedo and Real Sociedad. This season he has also scored two goals for Poland, the most recent coming during the October international break against Lithuania.”
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Barcelona fixtures: Games Lewandowski could miss
It remains to be seen how long Lewandowski will be sidelined for, with the legendary No.9 having already lost his starting berth at Barca to Ferran Torres this season. A pessimistic update on his condition has been delivered by .
They claim that Lewandowski is likely to be ruled out for between four and six weeks, with it never wise to rush recovery from hamstring injuries. It appears to be inevitable that the Poland international will sit out a Clasico trip to Santiago Bernabeu on October 26.
He will also miss a meeting with Girona on Saturday and a Champions League clash with Greek giants Olympiacos next week. If Lewandowski is ruled out through to the next international break, then matches with Elche, Club Brugge and Celta Vigo will also be watched from afar.
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Injury list: Who else is missing for Barcelona
Lewandowski joins a growing list of walking wounded at Barcelona. They are already going to be without Joan Garcia, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Gavi, and Dani Olmo for a meeting with old adversaries Madrid.
As things stand, on-loan Marcus Rashford, Torres – who returned early from international duty with Spain after picking up a knock – and teenager Roony Bardghji are the only senior attackers available to Blaugrana boss Hansi Flick for a clash with Catalan neighbours Girona.
Brazilian forward Raphinha is not yet training fully with the rest of the first-team squad, but 18-year-old wonderkid Lamine Yamal is said to be “training more normally” after resting during the latest international break and could be ready for a recall at the weekend. Fermin Lopez is also considered to be fit, but Dani Olmo is still two or three weeks away from a return.
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Contract expiring: Lewandowski heading towards free agency
Barcelona will want everybody back as soon as possible, with Real having returned to the top of the Liga table. They hold a two-point lead at the summit through eight fixtures, with injury troubles having stung Barca at the worst possible time.
Lewandowski, who hit 42 goals across all competitions last season, will hope that he is not out for long as his contract in Catalunya continues to run down. Amid talk of interest being shown in Bayern Munich’s England international striker Harry Kane, it could be that Lewandowski is allowed to hit free agency in the summer of 2026.
Manchester United’s plans for Ruben Amorim have been revealed as pressure ramps up on the manager after the League Cup defeat at Grimsby Town.
Manchester United boss Amorim seemed to declare his players had stopped listening to him in the aftermath of their midweek humilation, but has admitted his comments after Wednesday’s shock Carabao Cup defeat to League Two Grimsby were down to emotion.
Amorim said afterwards “something has to change” at Old Trafford and that the players’ performance “spoke really loud”.
Speculation swirled around Amorim’s comments and rumours have even begun to circulate that Jose Mourinho could return to Old Trafford after he left Fenerbahce this week.
But the current United boss – speaking ahead of Saturday’s home match with Burnley – insisted his responses boiled down to emotion.
Ornstein shares new Man Utd manager update
Speaking live on TNT Sport before Chelsea get gameweek three started at home to Fulham, The Athletic’s David Ornstein was asked to explain the concerns around the United boss.
“The bare facts are that Manchester United do not want to sack Ruben Amorim,” Ornstein said on Saturday’s show. “They aren’t having those conversations yet. They want him to succeed, it’s early in the season, they’ve made new signings, they’ll want to give him time.
“I don’t see any world in which, at the moment anyway, he walks away from that job and that contract.”
Ornstein did however suggest defeat to Burnley at Old Trafford on Saturday could change things: “However, if they lose, they will be in a world of pain. It’s Manchester United and ultimately this is a results industry and we know how it works. If this continues they’re in a bad spot.
“But I think it’s got to a point where they’ve made so many managerial changes that they’ll be looking for real reasons for this. The amount they’ve invested in this squad, they’ll want to continue with him for the time being.”
Arsenal chiefs, led by sporting director Andrea Berta, are still working to back Mikel Arteta in the transfer market before this summer’s deadline on September 1.
Right now, it is reported that the potential Premier League title challengers are prioritising player sales right now after spending over £200 million on Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard, Noni Madueke, Cristhian Mosquera and headline-grabbing star striker Viktor Gyokeres.
Gyokeres
However, the possibility of another incoming hasn’t been definitively ruled out yet. Berta and co remain linked with a high-profile move for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, who would come in as a goalscoring number 10 to complement club captain Martin Odegaard (Sky Sports), but there is now a danger of Spurs hijacking their proposed deal.
Tottenham have burst into the race for Eze following James Maddison’s long-term injury, with the England international expected to be out for the majority of 2025/2026 after rupturing his ACL in pre-season.
Competition from their north London rivals means Berta will be forced into a decision over bidding for Eze sooner rather than later, but the 27-year-old isn’t their only potential late signing of the summer.
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Reports last week claimed that Arsenal are eyeing Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet, despite the 20-year-old having only just signed a new contract in May, and the possibility of him joining on a ‘buy-to-loan’ deal has been mooted.
As well as the young Frenchman, versatile Atalanta star Ademola Lookman is beginning to surface as a more regularly-linked possible target.
The Nigerian recently announced that he’s submitted a transfer request as he looks to leave the Gewiss Stadium, and his relationship with the Serie A side now looks completely broken.
Atalanta's Ademola Lookman celebrates scoring their second goal with Atalanta's GiorgioScalviniand Atalanta's Matteo Ruggeri
“I feel I have no choice but to speak out for what I believe is right, and I feel that enough is enough,” Lookman wrote on social media.
“I can confirm I have now handed in a formal transfer request.”
The 27-year-old was used as a CAM on occasions last term, making further cameos on the left-wing and at centre-forward, but Lookman was utilised in the majority of his appearances as a supporting second striker.
His 20 goals and seven assists in all competitions across 2024/2025 followed on from an historic Europa League final performance against Bayer Leverkusen in 2024, with his stunning hat-trick both winning the trophy for Atalanta and ending Leverkusen’s unbeaten run.
Arsenal make offer to Ademola Lookman with Berta ready to pay £45m
Various Italian sources have reported that Arsenal are prepared to move for Lookman as Serie A giants Inter Milan continue to haggle over price.
Ademola Lookman for Atalanta
Now, according to the newspaper Corriere di Bergamo (via FC Inter News), Arsenal are willing to pay £45 million for Lookman, more than Inter’s, and they’ve made an offer to the player himself.
However, they also report that the former Everton and Leicester City forward has no intention of accepting right now, with Lookman seemingly setting his sights on a move to the San Siro.
The African is “only” interested in Inter, but as this saga over his future drags on, Lookman faces a hefty fine amid his ongoing strike.
Atalanta's Ademola Lookman in action with AC Milan'sEmersonRoyal
It remains to be seen whether Berta and Arteta can turn Lookman’s head and force a U-turn. However, as things stand, Arsenal may need to look elsewhere for alternatives.
“Being dedicated to whatever you do and knowing the secret of your business is what makes you unique,” said Jay-Jay Okocha after Lookman clinched the African Player of the Year award in 2024.
“Lookman is a unique African best Player of the Year, not just [an] African best. Go and verify what I’m saying – many are still testifying about him, and more will do so. His award is a reward for dedication and hard labour.”
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An “unbelievable” Liverpool star has now reached an agreement over a big money move to a new club.
Players who could leave Liverpool this summer
It has been a huge summer of change at Anfield, with new signings Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong adding a huge amount of quality to Arne Slot’s squad.
That said, the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luis Diaz and Jarell Quansah have left the club, and there could be more current Liverpool players who follow them out of the exit door before the new Premier League season gets underway.
Darwin Nunez appears to be the most likely next person to leave Liverpool in the coming days and weeks, with Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal the favourites to snap him up. There are also doubts surrounding the future of Kostas Tsmikas, while Tyler Morton is set to join Lyon.
Meanwhile, there is no guarantee that Harvey Elliott will still be a Reds player come the end of the summer transfer window, as he looks for more playing time at a new club.
"Unbelievable" Liverpool ace close to exit
Now, according to Rudy Galetti on X, Liverpool striker Nunez has reached an agreement to join Al-Hilal, and the Uruguayan has “given the green light” to the move for a “significant” amount of money. The deal is edging closer, but there is still the small matter of agreeing a fee, with talks between the clubs ongoing.
This feels like a good outcome for Liverpool, with the £140,000-a-week Nunez not at the level required to be a genuinely strong option for them moving forward. The 26-year-old has now been a Reds player for three years, but there have only been sporadic moments of quality, such as Ally McCoist hailing his assist for Elliott against Paris Saint-Germain last season.
“Unbelievable football from Darwin Nunez, because nine times out of ten he hits this. He doesn’t, he takes the right option. Watch Nunez, usually he pulls the trigger there, it looks a simple pass and it is but it’s there to hit first time, that’s the secret of it.”
Darwin Nunez’s Liverpool stats
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Appearances
143
Goals
40
Assists
26
If Liverpool can get a deal over the line for Alexander Isak, and have Ekitike as another great option, Nunez’s exit is unlikely to affect them much, with all due respect to a popular player Anfield.
His finishing is as unpredictable as it was when he joined Liverpool, and his link-up play can also flatter to deceive – he will depart as a likeable player who ultimately didn’t come close to living up to the hype.
Newcastle United’s summer has been nothing short of turbulent so far.
£55m being splashed on ex-Manchester United youngster turned Nottingham Forest star Anthony Elanga definitely raised a few eyebrows early on in the hectic transfer window, with Aaron Ramsdale also joining the ranks, rubber-stamping the Magpies’ failed pursuit of James Trafford.
The agony of missing out on Trafford to Manchester City will be nothing compared to the expected sorrow of Alexander Isak deserting St James’ Park, as Liverpool continue to sniff around for the potent Premier League marksman.
The Toon surely has a standout replacement up their sleeve for Isak if the clinical Swede does up and leave, leading to even more cash being potentially splashed by Eddie Howe and Co.
Isak
Newcastle in talks with £70m striker
At this point, it’s not exactly the best-kept secret that Newcastle are looking at fresh striker options, resigned to the fact that Isak is likely to exit.
Newcastle have been linked to a whole host of attackers, with Chelsea outcast Nicolas Jackson even reportedly on their radar, away from recurring stories suggesting that Yoane Wissa will soon leave Brentford behind for a move to St James’ Park.
Yoane Wissa
However, away from those named, Newcastle United are also in talks with RB Leipzig goal machine Benjamin Sesko to fill the Isak-shaped hole that will soon appear, with Sky Sports’ Keith Downie revealing that a £70m offer is on the table.
However, it is yet to be accepted by the Bundesliga side, and negotiations are now ongoing to reach an agreement as the Magpies to sign the Bundesliga star this summer.
Downie does further state that Sesko would be open to a move to the Toon, alongside also being up for a switch to Manchester United, who are also keeping a close eye on the Slovenian to enhance their personnel up top.
For Newcastle’s sake, they will hope one of these avenues pays off very soon, with Elanga champing at the bit at the prospect of lining up alongside the lethal Sesko, as the pair go about terrorising Premier League defences together.
How Sesko could shine even more alongside Elanga
Throughout his goal-laden Leipzig stay to date, Sesko has been supplied with chances galore from a whole host of exciting attacking teammates.
Last season, Xavi Simons and Lois Openda – who are attempting to leave Germany behind themselves this summer – chipped in with 12 assists between them to help boost Sesko’s goal numbers in Bundesliga action to a hefty 13 strikes from 33 outings.
Games played
64
74
Goals scored
27
11
Assists
7
20
Big chances missed
18
16
Big chances created
6
23
These promising numbers in Germany could be taken to that next level in England if Sesko soon lines up next to an assist-hungry Elanga, as seen in the 23-year-old mustering up a healthy 20 assists across his last two Premier League campaigns at the City Ground.
Often, Elanga will dart forward with pace to burn, before laying it off to a poacher – such as Chris Wood – waiting for him to unlock a defence, with his ex-Forest teammate in Ryan Yates even going as to far to label him as a “dream” to work alongside, owing to his “you give him the ball and he can do the rest” level of ability.
Having such a rapid, but creative teammate by his side will be music to the ears of the lethal Slovenian, with his split-second instinct to fire home a chance, seeing him be dubbed a “monster” by football analyst Ben Mattinson.
Staggeringly, there could be even more to Sesko’s game that has yet to be unearthed, as the £70m attacker tries to follow in the footsteps of Isak with ease.
The 22-year-old striker will be helped along the way, if he does join, by Elanga being next to him, as the 25/26 campaign edges ever closer for a Magpies side leaping into an unknown future.
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Newcastle United are reportedly interested in signing a star who could be even better than Benjamin Sesko.
Glasgow Rangers manager Russell Martin has now directly held talks over an Ibrox deal for a “fearless” forward, according to a report.
Rangers vying to sign forward to boost title push
Barry Ferguson believes the Gers will be real Scottish Premiership title contenders next season, although they may still have to make a number of additions to the squad if they are to close the gap on Celtic.
When the former manager was asked who he thinks will win the league, he said: “I have to go with Rangers. At some stage, it has got to change. Russell coming in as the new manager. Got a certain type of way that he wants to play.
“I still think he is going to add another three or four players. There is no doubt in my mind about that. I think one or two of them will certainly be the experienced ones. We keep looking back at the one he brought in, Rothwell, who I think is going to be a brilliant signing. You can tell that he is a proper football player.”
Rangers: "Fearless" gem wants to move to Ibrox with Gers in negotiations
The Gers have been handed a major boost.
ByTom Cunningham Jul 28, 2025
With Vaclav Cerny not returning to Ibrox, it may be particularly important for Martin to bring in a new forward, and the manager is now directly involved in the Light Blues’ pursuit of a Premier League forward.
According to a report from The Boot Room, the Rangers boss has now personally held talks with Tottenham Hotspur over Mikey Moore, in order to convince them to let the 17-year-old move to Ibrox this summer.
Moore has attracted widespread interest from the Championship, but the Scottish Premiership is now looking like his most likely destination, with a loan move to the Gers very much on the cards.
The youngster is said to be open to a move to the 55-time Scottish champions, and Tottenham have liked what they have heard from Rangers, meaning a move is looking increasingly likely.
"Fearless" Moore could kick on at Ibrox
The £5k-a-week forward is yet to establish himself as a first-team regular at Spurs, given his age, but there are plenty of signs that he could be capable of making a real impact at Ibrox.
Tottenham’s James Maddison has singled the starlet out for high praise in the past, saying: “[He has] that young, fearless mentality and you never want to take that away from him. He’s a young kid, a brilliant lad, a lovely boy. He takes in information, and he’s got bags of ability.”
Not only that, but the young forward has been prolific at youth level, amassing 32 goal contributions in 24 games for Spurs U18s, which led to former manager Ange Postecoglou giving him a run in the first team.
As such, Moore may now be ready to be a consistent starter at Rangers, so it is exciting news they are in the driving seat for his signature.