When a club puts €75 million on the table,plus another €5 million in bonuses, you know they’re serious.

That’s exactly what Newcastle United have done.

They’ve officially launched a bold move for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko.

For Liverpool fans, this isn’t just another transfer story.

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This is something that could greatly affect whether they get their hands on Alexander Isak or not.

Newcastle are going for firepower.

And they’ve picked a name that’s been quietly climbing the ranks in Europe.

Sesko is only 22, but he’s already showing signs of being a top-tier striker.

He bagged 13 Bundesliga goals last season and has drawn comparisons to players like Darwin Nunez and Erling Haaland.

Big, fast, physical—and still improving.

That profile is exactly what Premier League clubs want.

The timing also matters.

Newcastle are making their move now, in the middle of pre-season.

Leipzig left Sesko out of their friendly against Atalanta, and that wasn’t random.

The club’s sporting director Marcel Schäfer admitted it had to do with transfer talks.

“In Benji’s case, several clubs have shown concrete interest,” Schäfer said.

“And based on the overall situation, we have decided that he will not play today.”

But Schäfer also made it clear this doesn’t confirm a deal is done.

Leipzig are protecting their asset while clubs circle.

And they won’t sell to just anyone.

“He’s not heading off to just any club now,” Schäfer insisted.

They want the right club, the right fee, and the right timing.

But they may not be alone.

Just as Newcastle made their bid, reports confirmed that Manchester United are also in the race.

According to Sky Germany, United “have made it clear to RB Leipzig that they are still in the race and ready to make their move.”

No formal offer yet, but the intention is there.

That changes everything.

If Manchester United get involved, this turns into a full-blown Premier League bidding war, and that could change everything for Newcastle.

For Liverpool, it’s not just about who gets Sesko.

It’s about how this move could affect Newcastle’s next step.

Because if they land Sesko, they might ease off their hold on Alexander Isak.

But if they lose out, they’ll fight hard to keep him.

So the stakes are higher than they seem.

Both clubs are serious, and Leipzig are holding firm.

Sesko is under contract until 2029, and his release clause is tied to performance targets.

But with one formal bid already on the table and another close behind, Leipzig will soon be forced to decide.

From a Liverpool point of view, this is worth watching closely.

The outcome won’t just decide where Sesko plays, it could directly impact whether Newcastle are even willing to talk about selling Isak.

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