According to Mark Douglas at iNews, Newcastle have been told to pay £45m if they wish to sign RB Salzburg star Benjamin Sesko – nicknamed the ‘next Erling Haaland’ for his unique blend of size and speed.
The same report also confirms that the player’s representatives met with Newcastle officials over the past fortnight, suggesting his agent’s appearance on Tyneside last month was no coincidence!
That said, it seems we will face stiff competition for the highly rated striker as both Chelsea and Manchester United have also held talks over a move for the 19-year-old.
A source from Salzburg told i: “Salzburg need Sesko for the Champions League, they’re not encouraging a sale. But that’s a different thing from the player not being for sale, and they’d listen to offers.”
Since signing for Salzburg, the 6ft 4′ man has bagged 12 goals and eight assists in 30 starts and recently shone in a pre-season friendly with Liverpool, scoring once and causing havoc throughout.
As a tall, mobile forward who looks to be an ice-cool finisher, Sesko could fit perfectly into Newcastle’s exciting plans for the future but, as always, the high price may prove problematic.
Sesko = £45m
Cornet = £20m
Pepe = £25m
Paqueta = £50
Should be achievable if current budget of £200m is correct – given money spent already – young goal scoring striker; two goal scoring wingers – and a worldy goal scoring midfielder – brilliant business
Richard Murray(Quote)
I think 200k was the total including Targett, Pope , and Botman.
Jim Richardson(Quote)
Richard
Agree with your picks, if only?
Kiddafromthetoon(Quote)
Surely your only worth what teams are willing to pay 45mil sesko is laughable it really is haaland at the same age was/is a beast this guy has played 30 senior matches in a pants league and they call him the next let united have him so we can all laugh at them even more than we already do
Marc(Quote)