Man Utd, Newcastle… or Stay? Sesko’s Transfer Dilemma

Man Utd, Newcastle… or Neither? Sesko’s Big Decision

With the Premier League season fast approaching, Benjamin Sesko finds himself at a crossroads. Both Manchester United and Newcastle United have submitted massive offers for the RB Leipzig forward — but it remains unclear where the 22-year-old Slovenian will land.

According to multiple sources, Sesko is leaning toward Manchester United, but Newcastle remain firmly in contention, and staying at Leipzig also remains on the table.

Manchester United: A Fresh Start or a Risky Gamble?

• Bid: £65.2m rising to £73.8m

• Pros:

  • Potential starter at one of the world’s biggest clubs

  • Could lead a new front line with Cunha and Mbeumo

  • Will be fed by Bruno Fernandes, the PL’s top chance creator (91 last season)

  • Hojlund possibly departing, paving the way for Sesko

• Cons:

  • No European football this season

  • Finished 15th last year – worst since 1973-74

  • Frequent managerial changes; Amorim is still proving himself

  • A long list of failed post-2016 signings could be a red flag

Newcastle United: Champions League, but Less Assured Role?

• Bid: ~£70m

• Pros:

  • Immediate Champions League action

  • Club on the rise — recently ended 56-year trophy drought

  • Chance to pair up with Alexander Isak in a front two

  • Strong supply line with Murphy (12 assists) and Elanga (11 assists)

• Cons:

  • Game time might depend on Isak’s future

  • If Isak stays and Howe avoids a front two, Sesko could face limited minutes

  • Club still new to the European stage — only third continental campaign since 2006

RB Leipzig: Familiar Ground and Waiting for Bigger Fish?

• Pros:

  • Guaranteed starting role

  • Can improve stats and await next summer’s market — possibly Bayern, Barcelona, Real Madrid, or even Arsenal might re-enter the race

  • New head coach Ole Werner could offer new tactical opportunities

• Cons:

  • Leipzig are not in Europe this season

  • Openda, his strike partner, might leave too

  • Rebuild underway; possibly the right time to move on

  • He has already proven himself in the Bundesliga

What’s Next for Sesko?

Sesko’s decision will define the next stage of his career.

• If he prioritises immediate game time and Premier League stardom, Manchester United offers him the spotlight.

• If he values Champions League football and a team on the rise, Newcastle is tempting — assuming Isak’s role doesn’t limit his minutes.

• If he’s patient and thinks bigger clubs will come calling in 2026, another year at Leipzig could be a strategic wait.

Verdict:

Man Utd — high risk, high reward

Newcastle — stable but crowded

Leipzig — safe, but potentially stagnating