Negotiations between RB Leipzig and Newcastle United over the transfer of Benjamin Sesko are still ongoing, despite an €80 million offer from the Premier League side.

This summer’s transfer window has been anything but straightforward.

Top strikers are in high demand, but securing deals has proven difficult, and that’s exactly the kind of drama football fans live for.

The Athletic recently reported that RB Leipzig have rejected an €80million bid from Newcastle United for striker Benjamin Sesko.

RB Leipzig reject Newcastle United bid for Benjamin Sesko	RB Leipzig reject Newcastle bid for Benjamin Sesko	RB Leipzig makes Benjamin Sesko decision ahead of imminent transfer

The report stated, “Newcastle United’s €80million bid for Benjamin Sesko has fallen short of RB Leipzig’s valuation for the striker.”

It’s a significant step in what could become one of the biggest striker moves of the window.

According to the report, the offer totals €80 million, with €75m paid upfront and another €5m in add-ons.

That aligns with Leipzig’s valuation, which was said to be around €75m plus add-ons and a sell-on clause.

The move comes at a critical time.

There’s growing uncertainty surrounding Alexander Isak’s future, and Newcastle appear to be planning ahead.

Liverpool had a £110 million bid for Isak rejected, but the Premier League champions remain highly interested in the Swedish striker.

Benjamin Sesko has also been on the radar of several top clubs, and his potential move to Newcastle could directly impact Liverpool’s pursuit of Isak.

Despite Newcastle submitting a formal bid for Sesko, the deal is still not finalized.

According to more recent updates from Sky Sports’ Keith Downie, RB Leipzig and Newcastle United remain in talks over the transfer.

The €80 million offer has not been accepted, but it also hasn’t been rejected.

The post on X read, “RB Leipzig & Newcastle remain in talks over the Tyneside club’s move for Benjamin Sesko.”

“Leipzig haven’t rejected the #NUFC €75m + €5m offer but also haven’t accepted.

They are negotiating on some of the payment terms.”

“So talks continue over the structure of the deal.”

“Sesko is open to both #NUFC & #MUFC and will make the decision in the coming days.”

“His agent has travelled to Leipzig tonight for these talks with the German club.

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Sesko himself is yet to make a final decision.

To move things forward, his agent has travelled to Leipzig tonight for these talks with the German club.

Liverpool remain on alert.

If Newcastle land Sesko, it could pave the way for Isak to move.

And that could open a second negotiation, this time involving Anfield.

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