Man U in talks with Sesko

[Ragatino]

Sure, but in my estimation we can spend big transfer fees without getting PSR-penalties. But maybe I've misunderstood how it works?

In the 2025/26 season, Premier League clubs competing in Europe will be limited to spending 70% of their revenue on player wages, transfers, and agent fees. This aligns with UEFA's financial regulations. Clubs not in European competitions will be allowed to spend up to 85% of their revenue on these costs. This is part of a broader reform of the Premier League's Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR), which are being phased in.
Here's a breakdown:
70% Spending Limit:
This is the key figure for clubs participating in European competitions, mirroring UEFA's rules.
85% Spending Limit:
This applies to clubs not in European competitions, a concession to the financial realities of teams who don't have the same revenue streams.
Gradual Implementation:
The 70% limit is being phased in, with a 90% limit in the 2023/24 season and 80% in 2024/25.
PSR Reform:
The Premier League is moving away from the previous PSR model to this new system, which focuses on squad cost control.
Potential Penalties:
Clubs breaching the rules could still face points deductions, as well as potential financial penalties

[HughieG]

Thanks for the breakdown, Raga.

I guess we?ll just have to see whether or not we have the financial capacity to bring in enough players to truly improve the squad.

[Ragatino]

Thanks for the breakdown, Raga.

I guess we?ll just have to see whether or not we have the financial capacity to bring in enough players to truly improve the squad.

To a bigger extent the money is there. The issue is that the usual suspects, the cartel, are always going to over-spend to ensure they get the player ahead of us.

1. To strengthen them
2. ensure we don't develop

So we need to focus on the lad at Stuttgart https://www.transfermarkt.com/nick-w...spieler/455661
Woltemade. His numbers last season were a match of Neck-itike. He's valued at 30m Euro so we can get him for 40m quid and will come in without the hype and do a great job.

It's clear that no matter who we go for Sesko, etc as soon as it's leaked the cartel step in to block us.

Waste of time. Go for the high profile player, force the price up and then sign the low-key Money ball player with great stats.

[MidsMagpie]

IM surprised we arnt going for Vlahovic a proven international striker and according to reports Juventus are desperate to sell cheaply as well Id be very happy with him and Wissa.

[Ragatino]

IM surprised we arnt going for Vlahovic a proven international striker and according to reports Juventus are desperate to sell cheaply as well Id be very happy with him and Wissa.

Vlahovic has major injury problems, so much so that Juve were considering cancelling his contract & he's on ?427,308 gross per week.

Insane!

Great player on his day but like Wilson, his day is very rare.

[Jammy89]

Not sure how far I buy this but in terms of reporting it on here.

Several people on ****ter and now creeping into mainstream - although couldbe from the ****ter accounts.

Are reporting that Sesko has decided he wants to move to us.

2 things for me - one, I find its interesting this is reported after LiVARpool have bid and been rejected and two, have manure even put in a bid yet?

[MidsMagpie]

Apparently its all over the main paper in Slovenia lets hope its true and we can get him in

[smorgan86]

Any reason for optimism is invited at this point. Sesko has the potential to be world class - would love it if this happened.

[Ragatino]

Odds on favourite Šeško to join Newcastle United.


Rumours of Šeško’s departure from Leipzig have slowly gathered momentum throughout the summer transfer window and the forward
now looks closer than ever to leaving the club, with Newcastle emerging as the clear frontrunners to secure Šeško’s services at odds of 8/15.

The 22-year-old forward has impressed in Germany with his pace, movement, and clinical finishing. Despite a competitive forward line at Leipzig, Šeško managed to net 18 goals in all competitions last season, attracting attention from some of Europe’s top clubs.

Manchester United (11/8) are believed to be monitoring the situation closely and could still make a late push, while Chelsea (20/1) are also listed in the market, though their interest has reportedly cooled.

Beyond the Premier League, several European giants remain in the mix. Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Atletico Madrid, Napoli, and Arsenal are all 28/1 outsiders, while PSG and Real Madrid are priced at 33/1.

There’s also been speculative interest from Saudi Arabia, with Any Saudi Club listed at 25/1, though such a move would represent a surprise departure from top-level European football at this stage in Šeško’s career.

https://news.williamhill.com/football/transfer-news/benjamin-sesko-next-club-odds/

[toonviking]

Even though it makes sense and is logic, I'm not going to get my hopes up. With Man U, Chelsea etc. around, its always hard for us.

That said, here he can take Isaks place in a well function team, and with the no 9 shirt he will be the main man.

As a career move, its the best move Sesko can make.

[Sclox]

This looks credible but not believing it untill I see him with the shirt at SJP.

So we keep Isak for another year, get in Sesko and the German lad sign a CB and Big Joe replacement by next week.

Not much to ask is it?

[Sclox]

It would he fkn terrible if Wissa was the only CF we got. Don't really want him TBH.

[Guybrush]

It would he fkn terrible if Wissa was the only CF we got. Don't really want him TBH.

I wouldn?t mind Wissa at all - was it something like 15-18 goals last season, all from open play too.

Not as our only striker mind although he barely misses a minute of footy

[Sclox]

I wouldn?t mind Wissa at all - was it something like 15-18 goals last season, all from open play too.

Not as our only striker mind although he barely misses a minute of footy

Hes touching 29 though. Zero sell on and we would pay a fair bit to get him. I'd rather go with the German lad and pay an extra 15 mill. Higher potential ceiling and younger. No ACON either.

But I get he isn't PL proven and wouldn't be annoyed to get him along with another.

[Tutfoster1892]

Apparently Klopp is advising Sesko to join Newcastle..

We all know why.. sesko to newcastle means probability Isak to Liverpool and I for one would be ok with that with how Isak has treated us