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Slovenia’s New Record Goal Scorer (Almost)

At 22, Benjamin Šeško already feels like a finished product—and also just the first chapter of a longer story. He came through RB Salzburg’s development line, moved to RB Leipzig in 2022, and has since scored 39 goals in 87 appearances for the German club. He also notched 21 goals in the 2024–25 season alone.

The Premier League clubs interested in him read like a “Who’s Who”: Newcastle and Manchester United are in open pursuit, while Arsenal and Chelsea have been linked historically.

Football Profile of Benjamin Šeško

What Makes Clubs Chase a Slovenian Striker?

It’s rare for a striker from a small nation like Slovenia to spark this much razzmatazz. Šeško isn’t just scoring goals—he’s blending speed, power, finishing instinct, and a physical presence that feels modern. Sky Sports noted his top sprint clocked at 35.7 km/h, putting him among the league’s fastest attackers. That’s close to Gabriel Martinelli’s levels and only slightly behind Erling Haaland.

A lot of that hype comes from data, too. In 2023–24, he exceeded his non-penalty expected goals by +6.3, and even in 2024–25, by +2.7—solid numbers showing both quality finishing and improved decision-making.

The Premier League Transfer Race: Two Clubs Left Standing

Newcastle United

They’ve made aggressive moves. Their latest offer stands at €80 million, including add-ons valued at around £70–78 million.

They even gave Šeško a 48-hour deadline to decide. If he accepts, it could unlock a chain reaction—Newcastle has Alexander Isak on the market, and a move there could clear room for someone else (Liverpool remains interested in Isak).

Manchester United

United remain patient but serious. Their scouting says he’s a better long-term profile than some others, and recruitment insiders like Christopher Vivell (formerly with the Red Bull group) and Matt Hargreaves have made the trip to Germany.

That said, United are juggling financial pressure and the presence of other strikers like Rasmus Højlund, a player who’s reportedly not receptive to being used as a swap asset

Šeško’s Preference

According to the latest reports from TheSun.co.uk, Šeško himself has narrowed the field to only Newcastle or Manchester United. He’s leaning toward United but appreciates what Newcastle can offer too—chiefly a clearer path to the Champions League stage and a more immediate role.

Why This Matters in Premier League Context

Some pieces shift quietly in the background—the kind that don’t force conversation until the window creaks shut. But Šeško’s rise feels different. He represents a perfect storm:

• A physical striker built for modern pressing systems,
• Raw—but not raw raw—with demonstrable finishing skill,
• And a backstory that brings emotional weight—Slovenia is the least-traveled football nation to produce this kind of buzz.

Imagine him at Newcastle: Klopp-style counters with pace and power. Or at Sir Alex-flavored Old Trafford, where goals do more than decide games, they shape hope.

This isn’t a smaller signing; it’s a statement. A bold one that says, We’re ready for a new chapter.

Here are The Clubs Interested in Benjamin Šeško

Final Thought

When this window closes, how it reads in Slovenian football will matter to Šeško’s legacy. But back here, the ripples could shift team identities. A goal-liner like him, exacting grace under pressure but built like granite, doesn’t just score. He sends a signal.