{"id":76214,"date":"2025-07-25T09:01:46","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T08:01:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=76214"},"modified":"2025-07-25T09:01:53","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T08:01:53","slug":"newcastle-consider-benjamin-sesko-move-as-alexander-isak-pushes-for-exit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/newcastle-consider-benjamin-sesko-move-as-alexander-isak-pushes-for-exit\/","title":{"rendered":"Newcastle Consider Benjamin Sesko Move As Alexander Isak Pushes for Exit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Newcastle United are facing a major dilemma this summer. The club&rsquo;s star striker Alexander Isak has made it clear he wishes to explore a move away from the club. While no official transfer has been agreed, the Swedish international has reportedly informed the club of his desire to leave. As a result, the fallout has already begun to reshape the Magpies&rsquo; transfer priorities.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/alexander-isak-left-out-of-newcastle-squad-for-pre-season-tour-amid-transfer-speculation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Isak&rsquo;s omission from Newcastle&rsquo;s pre-season tour<\/a> to Singapore and South Korea has raised immediate questions. Though officially cited as a thigh injury, sources close to the player suggest his absence is linked to his growing unrest. Liverpool remain keen, <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/liverpool-confirm-hugo-ekitike-signing-from-eintracht-frankfurt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>despite their recent acquisition of Hugo Ekitike<\/a>. Meanwhile, Saudi clubs have reportedly presented big-money offers.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">[&#128994;] NEW: Alexander Isak is PUSHING to leave Newcastle this summer. Liverpool spoke several times with people close to the player. <br><br>Liverpool are ready. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#LFC<\/a> believe that if Newcastle will open the doors, they can really try to sign Isak. <br><br>[<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FabrizioRomano?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>@FabrizioRomano<\/a>] <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6w4R9NHA9M\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/6w4R9NHA9M<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Anfield Sector (@AnfieldSector) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AnfieldSector\/status\/1948477359872770283?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>July 24, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>Newcastle still insist that Isak is not for sale and the Magpies have reiterated their desire to keep him. Manager Eddie Howe has reportedly taken a patient approach in the hope of convincing Isak to stay. However, talks over a new contract have stalled.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Newcastle Target RB Leipzig Striker Benjamin Sesko<\/h2><p>In preparation for Isak&rsquo;s potential departure, Newcastle are stepping up their efforts to identify a successor. Among the options, RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko stands out. The 21-year-old Slovenia international scored 21 goals across all competitions last season for the Bundesliga side.<\/p><p>According to football journalist Fabrizio Romano, Sesko has a &ldquo;gentleman&rsquo;s agreement&rdquo; in place with Leipzig that allows a select few clubs to activate a reduced release clause, reportedly between &euro;70&ndash;80m plus &euro;5&ndash;10m in add-ons. Newcastle are believed to be one of those clubs, having previously tracked him before his move from RB Salzburg.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&#128680;&#127480;&#127470; There&rsquo;s gentlemen agreement between Benjamin &Scaron;e&scaron;ko and RB Leipzig.<br><br>The price tag for limited clubs could be reduced to range of &euro;70-80m plus &euro;5-10m add-ons.<br><br>This is only valid for few clubs considered &ldquo;special&rdquo; by &Scaron;e&scaron;ko.<br><br>&#127909; More: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/f5lOw6PRmI\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>https:\/\/t.co\/f5lOw6PRmI<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/SRKiZeeAHD\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/SRKiZeeAHD<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1948400491425079575?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>July 24, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>Newcaatle are also in talk wth Brentford over a &pound;30 million move for Yoane Wissa. Wissa is viewed as a potential back-up for Isak or replacement for Callum Wilson, who left on a free transfer earlier this summer. However, negotiations with Brentford have so far revealed a significant valuation gap.<\/p><p>The Isak transfer saga comes amid a frustrating transfer window for Newcastle, who have already missed out on multiple targets, including Ekitike, Joao Pedro, Bryan Mbeumo, and Dean Huijsen. The Magpies are inching towards a potential make-or-break decision. With Sesko ready and Isak restless, all eyes are now on Eddie Howe&rsquo;s next move.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&#128680;&#9898;&#65039;&#9899;&#65039; Understand Newcastle are ready to present their project to Benjamin &Scaron;e&scaron;ko as they want to go big!<br><br>Proposal to the player also being prepared as <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#NUFC<\/a> see &Scaron;e&scaron;ko as ideal striker in case Isak leaves, as he wants to.<br><br>As revealed earlier, Newcastle are very keen on &Scaron;e&scaron;ko. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DtWo3mIjkl\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/DtWo3mIjkl<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1948505159996506571?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>July 24, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Isak transfer saga comes amid a frustrating transfer window for Newcastle, who have already missed out on multiple targets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":32,"featured_media":76237,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_mux_skip_reasons":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[5618,4038],"tags":[5696,8768,5919,4048,8623],"class_list":["post-76214","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-premier-league","category-soccer","tag-alexander-isak","tag-benjamin-sesko","tag-eddie-howe","tag-newcastle-united","tag-yoane-wissa"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - 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