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Newcastle Raises Offer to €80M for RB Leipzig's Prized Asset Šeško
4 Aug
Summary
- Newcastle makes new €80M bid for RB Leipzig's Benjamin Šeško
- Manchester United also interested but has not made an offer yet
- Šeško previously linked with Arsenal, but costs deemed too high
As of August 4th, 2025, Newcastle United has made a new bid for RB Leipzig's prized asset, Benjamin Šeško. The Magpies have raised their initial offer of €75 million plus €5 million in add-ons to a minimum of €80 million, with an additional €10 million in potential bonuses.
The move comes as the future of Newcastle's leading striker, Alexander Isak, remains uncertain. Liverpool had previously submitted a bid to sign Isak, which was swiftly rejected by the Magpies. However, the Reds could return with a second offer later in the transfer window, potentially leaving Newcastle in a precarious position.
Meanwhile, Manchester United has also expressed interest in Šeško, though they have not yet tabled a formal proposal. The Red Devils have identified the Slovenian as their primary target if they decide to sign a striker this summer. However, they have not shown a willingness to match the levels of the bids made by Newcastle, which could give the Magpies an advantage in the race for the 20-year-old's signature.
Earlier in the summer, Šeško was linked with a move to Arsenal, but the Gunners ultimately opted to sign former Sporting Lisbon player Viktor Gyökeres instead. The costs involved in a potential Šeško transfer were deemed too high by the north London club.
