‘A special club’ - Benjamin Sesko’s exciting transfer stance amid Newcastle United links

Benjamin Sesko’s agent revealed earlier this summer that the striker would leave RB Leipzig for a “special club” amid Newcastle United interest.

Alexander Isak’s future is dominating the news agenda at St James’ Park. Recent days have seen the Swede stay at home while his teammates prepare for the new campaign in Asia.

Isak is understood to have told Toon chiefs he wishes to explore his options, with Liverpool reportedly interested. Losing the 25-year-old would be catastrophic for Newcastle ahead of a Champions League campaign.

Newcastle United’s succession plan

While they are in a position of strength given Isak’s contract, a contingency plan is already being drawn up. The Daily Mail claim Leipzig striker Sesko is liked as a potential replacement should Newcastle’s £150million talisman leave.

A physical specimen at 6ft 5in, the Slovenian international was linked with Arsenal before they moved for Viktor Gyokeres. Sesko has a flexible release clause - currently worth around £66million - that rises as he progresses in Germany.

Benjamin Sesko wants ‘special’ transfer

Speaking earlier this summer, his agent, Elvis Basanovic, insisted he would consider leaving for the right project. He said: “It’s not correct to speak about the names of clubs that are interested in Sesko but maybe it is right to clarify a few things. Let me tell you: Sesko is not competing with anyone. It’s him vs him every day.

“We have a clear plan for the future and media speculation doesn’t affect us. His numbers at his age are comparable to some strikers with already great careers. That confirms my words. He will move from RB Leipzig only when we recognise a special club. A special project with a special coach.”

RB Leipzig question rubbished

Basanovic also dismissed suggestions he has pressurised the German club to reduce their asking price. He added: “This is far from the truth. We respect RB Leipzig and I am 100 per cent convinced RB Leipzig will also respect our decision for the next step when we decide to do it.

“Even if there may be - or will be - a strong desire of the player to move to a certain club, we will never force or blackmail RB Leipzig. I believe this is not the right way, because the way you actually exit from the club shows your values. Values that you are bringing into a new club.

“I can understand (that) in very big transfers, there are a lot of different interests but no matter what, I believe the football world (there) should be more respect. So that’s why we do things in the right way or we don’t do them. It’s very simple, even maybe in the media it looks very complicated."

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