US EditionNewcastle Make Formal Bid of €80m for Leipzig's Sesko
ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, AUG 2 – Newcastle United’s £75 million bid for Benjamin Sesko meets RB Leipzig’s valuation as they aim to replace Alexander Isak amid competition from Manchester United and Liverpool.
- As of early August 2025, Newcastle United have made an official offer of €75 million plus an additional €5 million in potential add-ons to acquire RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko.
- The bid follows ongoing transfer competition with Manchester United, whose Project 150 aims to win the Premier League by 2028, and Sesko's agent has emphasized seeking a special club and project.
- Newcastle manager Eddie Howe confirmed awareness of the bid, stressed the club's commitment to recruiting the best players, and acknowledged an unsettled situation with striker Alexander Isak amid a rejected £110 million Liverpool offer.
- Howe explained that the club is focused on securing top-quality players and remains fully engaged in the transfer market, maintaining a strong level of competitiveness despite encountering difficulties in reaching several targets over the summer.
- The bid implies Newcastle’s intent to strengthen their squad and maintain top-tier competitiveness, although Sesko’s final decision remains uncertain as both clubs await his choice.
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