Fakayejo Paul
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK – Newcastle United have intensified their pursuit of RB Leipzig’s star striker, Benjamin Šeško, submitting a formal offer for the 22-year-old Slovenian international.
According to @TheAthleticFC, the bid was made in the last 24 hours and is worth €75 million upfront, plus an additional €5 million in add-ons, a figure that reportedly aligns with RB Leipzig’s asking price.
This aggressive move by Newcastle comes amidst significant transfer activity surrounding the club.
The Magpies are reportedly bracing for a second offer from Liverpool for their star forward Alexander Isak, who has made it clear he wants to leave.
To avoid being left without a top-tier striker, Newcastle has swiftly acted to secure a high-quality replacement in Šeško.
The pursuit of Šeško has become a two-way battle between Newcastle and Manchester United. While Manchester United’s pursuit of the striker is ongoing, they have not yet submitted a formal bid, leaving the door open for Newcastle to make the first move. Sources indicate that United are also interested in a potential loan deal for Rasmus Højlund, which could be part of a swap deal with Leipzig for Šeško.
The final decision now rests with Šeško himself. Reports from his home country of Slovenia suggest that Newcastle’s proposal has successfully won him over, although other sources, including Sky Germany, previously claimed his preference was a move to Old Trafford.
The striker is now reportedly considering both projects and is open to joining either club.
The coming days will be pivotal in this transfer saga. Newcastle, having submitted a bid that meets Leipzig’s valuation, now await Šeško’s decision.
Meanwhile, Manchester United will need to decide whether to match or exceed Newcastle’s offer or risk missing out on their priority target.