Newcastle United are eager to pursue a move for Benjamin Sesko in the event of Alexander Isak’s departure this summer.
According to The Athletic, Newcastle United are set to target a move for Benjamin Sesko in the event of Alexander Isak’s departure. The Slovenian striker is open to leaving RB Leipzig, as tensions mount at Tyneside following the events of Thursday.
Newcastle United are in turmoil following the events on Thursday. The Magpies’ already difficult summer window was put under the spotlight following the situation with Alexander Isak. As a recap, the club have failed with most of their transfer target so far in this window, barring the arrival of Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest.
Their transfer window has been mismanaged from a lot of angles, and now they fear losing their star striker, Isak. The Swedish striker handed in a transfer request on Thursday, which came about after reports stated that it was an injury that prevented the striker from joining up with Newcastle United’s pre-season tour of Asia.
In a window where Newcastle United are thoroughly struggling to sign a new striker following Callum Wilson’s exit, they are faced with the Isak conundrum. The Magpies have already failed with a bid for Yoane Wissa, while they lost out to Liverpool in the race for Hugo Ekitike.
Monaco’s Mika Beireth is another name on their list, as the Magpies continue to explore the market for a viable No.9. Now, with Isak’s future up in the air, Newcastle United are seriously considering a move for Benjamin Sesko in the event of the Swede’s sudden departure.
Newcastle United are interested in Benjamin Sesko
Newcastle United’s sudden interest in the 22-year-old attacker from RB Leipzig will only fuel further speculation surrounding Isak. However, in Sesko, they could get a solid striker for the long-term future of the club, although they must maneuver through a tough negotiation period with the Germans, something Arsenal were engaged in before they opted to sign Viktor Gyokeres instead.
As for Sesko, he might be open to the idea of Newcastle United, although Manchester United are also keen. The idea of playing Champions League football and potentially taking over from Isak might be an enticing prospect for the 22-year-old attacker, as any move will depend on how much RB Leipzig would demand for the Slovenian.