Newcastle targets new striker after Sesko move falls through

Newcastle United weigh a new striker target after missing out on Benjamin Sesko to Manchester United.

Newcastle pivot after Sesko miss

Newcastle United are shifting their striker search after Benjamin Sesko chose Manchester United. The club had been aiming to sign a high-cost forward before the window closes and now face the possibility that Alexander Isak could leave, with Liverpool linked as a potential destination. Ornstein of The Athletic reported the team are back on the hunt, with Samu Aghehowa of Porto emerging as a leading option. The 21-year-old struck 27 goals in 45 appearances for Porto and impressed in the Europa League, catching the eye of clubs across the Premier League.

Other targets remain in the frame, including Brentford’s Yoane Wissa and Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Jorgen Strand Larsen, though Wolves have suggested Strand Larsen is not for sale. Newcastle have not yet made a formal approach for Aghehowa and there is no guarantee a deal will materialise. The broader context is a window dominated by the Isak situation and ongoing uncertainty over how much the club can spend while chasing multiple targets.

The episode shows Newcastle juggling a high-stakes bid to refresh a squad that has faced setbacks this summer. Insider reporting underlines how fragile transfer planning can be when a single high-profile miss cascades into a broader search. The clubs’ approach reflects a willingness to evaluate younger, cheaper alternatives if the main targets slip away and if the Isak saga clears up. Yet the plan exposes a tension between ambition and budget, a pressure that will shape the team’s competitiveness this season. The real test will be whether the new targets can deliver quickly enough to keep pace with rivals who are already reshaping their attacks.

Highlights

The window keeps turning and Newcastle will be judged by the clarity and speed of their next moves.