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Newcastle has submitted a new bid for Benjamin Sesko in what could be a huge boost to Liverpool’s hopes of signing Alexander Isak.

The Reds continue to be strongly linked with a move for the Swedish international, despite a $146 million offer being turned down by the Magpies last week, and no current plans to submit a new bid.

That stance may change though after Newcastle’s latest move.



The St James’ Park club has been locked in a battle with Manchester United for the signing of Sesko, and looks to have taken the lead for his signature in recent days.

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Now, according to The Athletic, RB Leipzig has received an improved offer from Newcastle, having failed with an opening bid of $87M plus $5.8M in add-ons.

An exact figure for the new offer has not been given, although it will be worth at least $93M given the first bid.

What’s more, it’s claimed that a proposal is yet to have been sent from Old Trafford, with the amount United is willing to pay thought to be lower than what Newcastle has presented.

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Newcastle has submitted a new bid for Benjamin Sesko

That leaves Eddie Howe’s side in a strong position to land Sesko, with the club’s co-owner Jamie Reuben said to have held positive talks with the 22-year-old and Leipzig

Nothing is agreed at this stage though, and there is still a possibility that the striker could end up staying in Germany.

Liverpool might be taking a keen interest in his decision though, with a move to Newcastle for Sesko potentially opening the door for the Reds to sign Isak.

The 25-year-old was seen arriving at Newcastle’s training ground on Monday, potentially for talks over his future given the club’s players had been given a day off after returning from their tour of Asia.


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