Why Newcastle United and Man United are interested in Šeško
After months of being linked to Arsenal, Benjamin Šeško was passed over by the Gunners. The North London club opted to sign Viktor Gyökeres instead, mostly due to the outstanding valuation that RB Leipzig was putting on the 22-year-old Slovenian striker.
It would have been a golden opportunity for Šeško to join one of the best clubs in Europe. Now, he will be looking to join other English clubs, mainly Newcastle United and Manchester United.
Newcastle United want to get the Isak replacement
In the 2025 summer transfer window, Newcastle United have struggled to get their business going. That worsened when Alexander Isak made his stance known, as he wants to join Liverpool on a transfer. He is their star striker and best player, so losing him would be a massive loss for the club.
They want to keep the Swedish striker, but they also know this is the right time to cash in on their star player. Newcastle has set the transfer price at £150 million. If Liverpool cannot match that valuation, they will struggle with signing him as their new striker. However, that can change and decrease slightly if they acquire another striker for the squad.
That is where Šeško comes in, as he could be the ideal replacement for Isak. He does not have the most eye-popping numbers, but he has all the talent and physical tools to become the new star striker for the Magpies.
Man United wants to get the next great striker
The other club interested in getting Šeško is Manchester United. This is another striker signing they could make after their experiments with Rasmus Højlund and Joshua Zirkzee have failed.
Šeško is talented, so Manchester United are willing to take the gamble. They might not have Champions League football in the 2025-26 season, but they want a star player like Šeško to lead the line for them as a striker to match up with other new transfers like Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo.
If Man United can pull this off, the pressure is on, as they need him to become their next great striker. They have struggled to maximise their players’ talents, so this can be a double-edged sword.
Šeško could become one of the world’s best strikers
With his potential as a 22-year-old, Šeško could become a top player. He has the ball-striking power, but he can also link up well with his teammates, as he has great football IQ. His jumping ability also makes him one of the best headers of the ball.
It will be a massive signing for either Newcastle or Man United, as Šeško has the potential. This is a worthwhile gamble for either side’s future.
