BREAKING NEWS: Benjamin Šeško has U‑turned on a potential move to Manchester United, and is now poised to join Newcastle United instead.

BREAKING NEWS: Benjamin Šeško has U‑turned on a potential move to Manchester United, and is now poised to join Newcastle United instead.

 

 

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🔄 What’s Happened?

 

As of early August 2025, Manchester United had initiated talks with RB Leipzig over a move for Šeško, reportedly valuing him at around £70–79 million (€80–90m), and the player reportedly preferred Old Trafford .

 

Despite this, Newcastle United have taken the lead in the race. They’re reportedly preparing to meet Leipzig’s valuation—around €70–80m—and have been backed by a potential windfall from Alexander Isak’s expected move to Liverpool .

 

Recent reports indicate Šeško’s decision has swung in Newcastle’s favour, in large part due to his evaluation of where he’ll receive more playing opportunities and development prospects .

 

 

 

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⚽ Implications for Both Clubs

 

Newcastle United

 

As they look to potentially replace Isak, who is reportedly moving to Liverpool, Šeško would be their ideal long-term No.9.

 

Newcastle’s ability to meet Leipzig’s fee and offer Šeško a clearer pathway to regular minutes likely gave them the edge in negotiations .

 

 

Manchester United

 

Despite earlier belief that Šeško preferred United, fiscal and squad complications—combined with their heavy summer spending on Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo—have made the deal more difficult to complete .

 

United have also maintained an interest in targets like Ollie Watkins, who remains more expensive and less realistic given financial constraints .

 

 

 

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🧠 Why Did Šeško U‑Turn?

 

The shift seems rooted in Newcastle offering better assurances around playing time and fit, plus the chance to grow alongside Isak (depending on how their next season shapes up) .

 

Meanwhile, at United, the managerial demands and surplus-forward situation may have made the move less attractive.

 

 

 

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Summary

 

Although Manchester United had pursued Benjamin Šeško aggressively—sending scouts, initiating talks, and benefiting from his expressed preference—they’ve seemingly dropped behind Newcastle in the chase. Newcastle, buoyed by potential Isak proceeds and a clearer playing project, now appear set to win the race for Šeško.

 

 

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