RB Leipzig have put a price tag of €80m on Slovenian striker Benjamin Šeško with Newcastle United among the clubs monitoring the situation. The 21-year-old has garnered plenty of headlines after a solid first season in the Bundesliga and Leipzig will not move away from the price tag they have set if teams do come looking for his signature this summer. Šeško scored 13 goals in 34 league games last season after joining Leipzig from Red Bull Salzburg in 2023.
RB Leipzig Set Transfer Price For Benjamin Sesko Amid Newcastle Interest originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
RB Leipzig have put a price tag of €80m on Slovenian striker Benjamin Šeško with Newcastle United among the clubs monitoring the situation.
The 21-year-old has garnered plenty of headlines after a solid first season in the Bundesliga and Leipzig will not move away from the price tag they have set if teams do come looking for his signature this summer.
Šeško scored 13 goals in 34 league games last season after joining Leipzig from Red Bull Salzburg in 2023.
The striker's physicality, speed and finishing has made him a seeking a hot property for teams in European football and that is why multiple top clubs have been keeping tabs on him.
According to Sky Sport Germany, Leipzig’s price could rise to €100m if performance-related bonuses or add-ons are included, but the base fee will not be less than €80m.
🚨 Newcastle are in contact with Benjamin Šeško and his representatives. The price tag remains around €80m plus add-ons. Price is negotiable.⚫⚪🇸🇮 #NUFC
— Football Transfers (@Transferzone00) July 25, 2025
(via @SkySportDE)
Benjamin Šeško is under contract until 2029 after signing an extension in June but that deal has a release clause that can be triggered as early as this transfer window.
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Newcastle weigh options as clubs circle
Newcastle are one of the clubs interested in Šeško as they look to strengthen their attack ahead of the new season.
The Magpies have not made an official offer yet but with uncertainty surrounding Alexander Isak’s future, Šeško is being considered as a long-term replacement.
Reports from England suggest Newcastle would be willing to spend big on a player like Šeško but the club also need to be careful with their spending to stay within Profit and Sustainability Rules.
At the moment there is no agreement, however, internal discussions are currently taking place regarding a potential move.
Arsenal were previously linked with Šeško and had preliminary talks but have since shifted their focus to other attacking targets including Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyökeres.
In the past, Chelsea and Manchester United were also mentioned as clubs that were interested but neither club has made an official offer.
Leipzig have left the door ajar for the sale, but are under no pressure and do not have to sell unless someone meets their price. They are standing firm because they believe in Šeško’s long term value and he’s a key player for them.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
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