Newcastle United have made a second bid for Benjamin Sesko value €80m (£69.7m) plus €10m (£8.7m) in add-ons, in line with reports.
The Magpies are in a transfer race with Manchester United to sign the RB Leipzig striker and at the moment are in a ‘strong position’ to land his signature.
That’s in line with The Athletic, even though it ought to be noted that Sesko has not yet made a final decision on which club to affix this summer.
The Each day Mail report Newcastle have been told that Sesko is ‘willing to sign’ for them – and the club at the moment are hoping to agree personal terms in the subsequent 24 hours.
Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, though, claims the Red Devils will make their very own bid for Sesko if the player decides to choose them as an alternative.
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It’s thought that every one outcomes are still possible – and that the Slovenia international’s preference will likely be crucial to any deal.
Sesko is the No.1 transfer goal for each Newcastle and Ruben Amorim’s side this summer, with each clubs keen to recruit a brand new striker.
Expert evaluation: Benjamin Sesko
It was quite a tricky season for Leipzig last term, which forced them to vary coach after a disappointing Champions League campaign. They were struggling, which reflected on Sesko’s output, but he’s still been considered one of their best and most consistent players.
Sesko’s strengths are definitely his physicality and speed – he’s great at making dangerous runs in behind defences, but he’s also a really clinical and instinctive finisher, especially when the ball drops to him in the world. His work rate is nice and he’s a willing runner off the ball as well.
His hold-up play is kind of strong, but I feel his link-up play is a side of his game that he can still improve. It’s not that he’s bad at that side of the sport, but in comparison with someone like Arsenal’s Kai Havertz, he’s not at that level.
But during his young profession, he’s shown he can take those steps forward. His mentality is unquestionably a strength – he’s a player who desires to learn and desires to enhance so in that sense he will likely be a fast learner.
Rune Gjerulff, German football expert and editor of Bulinews
The Red Devils had been considering a move for Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins but decided to give attention to a deal for Sesko as an alternative.
Newcastle, meanwhile, ramped up their interest in Sesko after Alexander Isak told Eddie Howe’s side that he wished to depart St James’ Park.
Sesko, 22, has conjured up 39 goals and eight assists across 87 games for German club Leipzig to this point.
Shearer claims Man Utd and Newcastle are making transfer ‘gamble’
Alan Shearer believes the Red Devils and his beloved Newcastle are making significant ‘gambles’ of their pursuit of Sesko this summer.
Shearer said on The Rest is Football podcast: ‘With Sesko, I do know he’s young, but that may be of venture since you’re going to must pay a good sized fee.
‘I saw him two or 3 times within the Champions League last season and there’s definitely room for improvement.
‘Yes, there’s definitely a talent there but there’s loads improvement that will be made as well.
‘You’re bringing someone who’s unknown into the Premier League and that’s at all times a little bit of a risk.’
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