Newcastle United have made an offer for Benjamin Sekso after Liverpool’s bid for Alexander Isak.
RB Leipzig sporting director Marcel Schafer has issued an update on Benjamin Sesko’s future as Liverpool watch events unfold.
Eddie Howe’s side are keen on Leipzig’s Sesko after he scored 22 goals in all competitions last season. Reports suggest that Newcastle have made a bid for Sesko of up to £70.5 million, but it fell short of Die Roten Bullen’s asking price.
Amid the uncertainty over his future, Leipzig decided to omit Sesko from their squad for a 2-1 pre-season friendly loss at the hands of Atalanta. Speaking on the decision via German newspaper BILD, Schafer said: “In Benji's case, several clubs have shown concrete interest, and based on the overall situation, we have decided that he will not play today. But, I would like to emphasise this clearly: That does not mean that he will not play next week either.
"I think we had the same situation with Benji last year. Everyone knows the outcome. So I want to make it clear that he's not heading off to just any club now. Due to the very concrete interest from several clubs, we've decided for today that he won't play."
Howe on Isak’s future
Isak has been training at his former club Real Sociedad’s base rather than on Tyneside. Speaking on Liverpool’s bid, Toon boss Howe said ahead of a friendly against Tottenham in South Korea: “I am very much removed from everything that is happening back home. I was made aware there was a bid yesterday. That bid was turned down before I heard about it.
“There are people back in England dealing with the situation. I really don’t know what is going to happen next, but we still support Alex in every way. My wish is still that we see him in a Newcastle shirt again.
“I know where he is through the media, so it’s difficult for me to go into any detail. The situation is far from ideal. It is quite complex.”
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