Bayern Munich are reportedly eyeing RB Salzburg prospect Benjamin Sesko as a potential replacement for Robert Lewandowski, with Liverpool also interested in the 18-year-old striker.
According to Sport Bild, the Slovenian international is emerging as an option this summer for the Bavarian giants, with Lewandowski’s future with Bayern beginning to grow uncertain according to the latest reports.
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As per Sport Bild, Bayern are scouting numerous players to replace their talismanic striker, who this season has bagged an incredible 47 goals in all competitions, 32 of which have come in the Bundesliga.
And one such name Bayern are now scouting is Sesko, who is regarded by many as Salzburg’s next breakout star and a striker who has often been compared to Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland based on his height and athleticism.
Indeed, such qualities have attracted many clubs to Sesko, with Bild previously reporting that Liverpool are keen on the 18-year-old, along with Tottenham.
Whilst the youngster has only scored nine goals in all competitions this season, Sesko is set for a breakout year next campaign, and Bayern could now be looking to sign the teenager should Lewandowski depart the club this summer.
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With Luis Diaz being signed in January, Liverpool are beginning the process of transitioning away from the front three that made the Reds so potent in the past few years, and Sesko could well join this next generation if they can beat Bayern to the punch.
Indeed, a Haaland-like attacker could change a lot about Liverpool’s frontline, and with Bayern already thinking about replacing their best player with Sesko, it is a testament to how far the Slovenian can go in the future.
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