RB Leipzig 
Newcastle Utd. 
- 11 August
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CONFIRMED: Benjamin Sesko signs for Man Utd.
Man Utd beats Newcastle Utd. to sign Benjamin Sesko. RB Leipzig accepts their €76.5M offer for the striker, ending the rumour of Benjamin Sesko moving to Newcastle Utd..
CONFIRMED: Benjamin Sesko signs for Man Utd
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Newcastle Utd.'s pursuit of Benjamin Sesko reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 80% probability of the striker making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Newcastle Utd. has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Benjamin Sesko (22).
- Newcastle Utd. has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Benjamin Sesko.
- There are few players in the current Newcastle Utd. squad who play in the same position as Benjamin Sesko and have greater future potential. This means that Benjamin Sesko's chances of distinguishing himself in the long term are increased.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Anthony Gordon, Alexander Isak)
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Some direct competitors for position (Alexander Isak, Callum Wilson)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Alexander Isak, Callum Wilson)
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Key player as direct competitor (Alexander Isak, Callum Wilson)
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Some better competitors for position (Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon)
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More expensive than previously attracted players
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Alternatives of Newcastle Utd.
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
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77.4
83.2
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Loïs Openda |
 RB Leipzig
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€59.3M |
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75.8
76.0
|
Timo Werner |
RB Leipzig
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€3.5M |
|
75.5
77.3
|
Victor Osimhen |
 Galatasaray
|
€54.4M |
|
74.9
77.0
|
Artem Dovbyk |
 Roma
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€32.4M |
|
74.8
80.0
|
Dušan Vlahović |
 Juventus
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€27.4M |
|
74.8
74.8
|
Luuk de Jong |
 Porto
|
€0.8M |
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74.7
75.6
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Ademola Lookman |
 Atalanta
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€47.8M |
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74.5
75.9
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Viktor Gyökeres |
 Arsenal
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€79.9M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malick Thiaw | 06-08-2025 | Report | |
| Gonçalo Ramos | 04-08-2025 | Report | |
| Rodrigo Muniz | 01-08-2025 | Report | |
| Aleksandar Mitrović | 28-07-2025 | Report | |
| Dominic Calvert-Lewin | 28-07-2025 | Report | |
| Yoane Wissa | 23-07-2025 | Report | |
| Giorgio Scalvini | 14-07-2025 | Report | |
| Leonardo Balerdi | 02-07-2025 | Report |
Benjamin Sesko
F (C)
Skill: 73.5
Pot: 85.5
Team
Man Utd
Man Utd
Contracted Until
30 Jun 29
ETV
€69.6M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€62.7M – €76.6M
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Who is Benjamin Sesko?
Benjamin Sesko (SVN) is a a poacher and currently plays for Man Utd. Benjamin Sesko is 22 years old (2003/05/31) and he is 195cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 30. Benjamin Sesko has also been used as a shadow striker.
Benjamin Sesko's current transfer value is between €62.7M and €76.6M. His last transfer was from RB Leipzig to Man Utd in 2025. Man Utd paid RB Leipzig €76.5M for Benjamin Sesko.
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