The dominoes are falling neatly for Liverpool as Newcastle table a first official bid for Benjamin Sesko.
Eddie Howe’s men are keen on first bringing in a successor for Anfield-linked Alexander Isak before parting ways with the Swede for a potential British record transfer fee.
The RB Leipzig attacker, however, is also being courted by Manchester United. The player’s preference is understood to be a move to Old Trafford.
Newcastle paving the way for Liverpool to sign Alexander Isak
David Ornstein now reports for The Athletic that an €80m [£69.8m] bid has been submitted for Sesko on Saturday morning. The figure in question is understood to match Leipzig’s valuation for the player, according to Sky Sports’ Keith Downie.
🚨 Newcastle United submit offer to RB Leipzig for Benjamin Sesko. #NUFC bid made in last 24hrs, worth €75m + €5m – around asking price #RBLeipzig informed to suitors. #MUFC pursuit ongoing; no decision yet from 22yo Slovenia int’l striker @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/Z1WqfXrNVf
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) August 2, 2025
We still suspect that Newcastle may be forced into parting ways with their talismanic striker before a potential replacement is secured.
The smart move, of course, is to first wait for reinforcements. However, it’s worth emphasising, yet again, that the Magpies are in clear need of funds to manoeuvre in the summer transfer window properly.
As things currently stand, Newcastle haven’t fallen foul of PSR, but they hardly have the kind of headroom available to Premier League rivals Liverpool.
Either way, if the northeast-based outfit does manage to beat United to Sesko, there’s no question it makes our lives a lot easier.
Liverpool have the advantage of Jurgen Klopp
No one can force Benjamin Sesko in any particular direction. That said, it’s hard to imagine Jurgen Klopp, now Head of Global Football at Red Bull, staying totally impartial.
It’s pure speculation on our part, but one has to imagine the German will have at least some interest in what decision the Leipzig star makes about his career.
Whilst Newcastle aren’t exactly being run smoothly at the moment amid the glaring absence of a sporting director, Manchester United are hardly setting a stellar example themselves.
@farrellkeeling96 🚨 Newcastle go big for Sesko… so is Alexander Isak off to Liverpool soon? 🤔 #fyp #lfc #nufc #liverpoolfc #isak ♬ original sound – Farrell Keeling
Yes, the Red Devils have recruited well for their forward line this summer, but the Magpies have Champions League football and the potential to become a mainstay in the Premier League top four.
Only time will tell, but if Sesko can look beyond the historic prestige of United’s name, Newcastle still look like the more intriguing project.
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Of Newcastle turn down another offer from liverpool, tell them that was the final one , then with the 135 MILLION get a new centre back, and another creative midfielder, because Jones ain’t good enough and anyone who says he is, look at his stats for the last 3 seasons make horrible reading ,
Jones is 24 and can’t get a starting role. Perhaps he might realise that he’s simply not good enough?
Jones isn’t good enough for me. We need a replacement and we need a centre half.
RUBBISH! It is football not statistics 101!
You are 100% correct. Jones has the ability but he plays so passive. It is like he is happy to wear the Liverpool shirt, but does not want to make a mistake that would cost his position. I would keep Elliot and sell Jones.
Jones’s decision making is pretty poor, Elliot runs around like a headless chicken at times , I’d sell them both.
Jones will be lucky to get many appearances this season. He is better off leaving for a team where he will start.
Now LFC should go for Sesko and take him from Under the Noses of MAN UNITED
Isak is a tailor made for Liverpool and only desires LFC ❤️❤️❤️
You are 100% correct. Jones has the ability but he plays so passive. It is like he is happy to wear the Liverpool shirt, but does not want to make a mistake that would cost his position. I would keep Elliot and sell Jones.
Sesko is quality. Far superior to Ekitike. I’d be happy with Sesko.
Sell Jones and Elliot, see how much they are worth and sign players who Slot wants and will play.
Sell Jones and Elliot, see what they are worth and sign players Slot wants and will play.