Newcastle United Launch €80M Transfer Bid to Hijack Benjamin Sesko from Manchester United

In a bold move to outpace Premier League rivals, Newcastle United have intensified their efforts to sign RB Leipzig’s talented striker, Benjamin Sesko, by submitting a significantly improved offer. The club is now actively seeking to hijack the Benjamin Sesko transfer deal from Manchester United, showcasing their aggressive approach to strengthening their attacking lineup for the upcoming season.

As per a report from Sky Germany, Newcastle’s latest proposal includes a fixed fee of €80 million (£69.7 million) along with additional performance-related bonuses. This marks a substantial increase from their initial package, which was structured as £65.3 million plus £4.36 million in add-ons, totaling approximately €75 million with an extra €5 million in potential bonuses.

This development comes amid a reshuffling in Newcastle’s striking department, following the departure of Callum Wilson, who exited the club at the expiration of his contract. Furthermore, uncertainty looms over the future of their current star forward, Alexander Isak, who is reportedly on Liverpool’s radar. The Premier League champions have already submitted a bid for Isak, although it was turned down, fueling speculation of another approach.

Meanwhile, Manchester United are firmly in contention for Sesko’s signature and are actively involved in negotiations with RB Leipzig. The Red Devils are believed to be focusing on the structural terms of a potential deal, hoping to secure a long-term solution for their attacking needs.

Despite the rising interest, Benjamin Sesko has yet to finalize his decision on which English club to join. Earlier in the transfer window, a potential move to Arsenal collapsed, leaving the door open for both Newcastle and Manchester United to capitalize.

The Slovenian international striker is seen as one of the most promising young forwards in Europe, and this transfer tug-of-war between Premier League giants underscores the high stakes involved in securing top talent.