Newcastle Utd. 
- 2 August
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Will Benjamin Sesko leave RB Leipzig and join Newcastle Utd.?
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
Newcastle huge admirers of Bundesliga striker as scouting efforts ramped up amid Man Utd, Chelsea interest
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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
|
Loïs Openda |
 RB Leipzig
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€59.3M |
|
75.8
76.0
|
Timo Werner |
RB Leipzig
|
€3.5M |
|
75.5
77.3
|
Victor Osimhen |
 Galatasaray
|
€54.6M |
|
74.9
77.0
|
Artem Dovbyk |
 Roma
|
€32.4M |
|
74.8
80.0
|
Dušan Vlahović |
 Juventus
|
€27.3M |
|
74.7
75.6
|
Ademola Lookman |
 Atalanta
|
€47.8M |
|
74.5
75.9
|
Viktor Gyökeres |
 Arsenal
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€77M |
|
74.0
77.6
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Jonathan Burkardt |
 E. Frankfurt
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€35.3M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Johan Bakayoko | 26-06-2025 | Report | |
| Anthony Elanga | 25-06-2025 | Report |
Benjamin Sesko
F (C)
Skill: 73.5
Pot: 85.5
Team
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
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 RB Leipzig. 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 Salzburg to RB Leipzig in 2023. RB Leipzig paid RB Salzburg €24M for Benjamin Sesko.
Benjamin Sesko latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
