Newcastle United are reportedly still keeping tabs on Slovenia international striker Benjamin Sesko.
According to 90Min, Magpies scouts were in attendance to watch the 19-year-old in action last weekend.
Newcastle are reportedly looking for a new striker amid speculation linking Callum Wilson with a summer move.
The Magpies are also looking to strengthen their ranks ahead of a potential return to European competition.
Sesko is said to be on their radar, despite having already sealed an end-of-season move.
The Slovenian forward will join RB Leipzig from Red Bull Salzburg at a ‘below market rate due to their relationship’.
This has not stopped Newcastle – and Manchester United – from pondering a move of their own.
And Leipzig could well be open to talks, as they stand to make a profit on Sesko due to the interest shown in him.
In exchange, whoever signs him could land a player who has been tipped to become the next Erling Haaland.
Sesko boasts a tally of 14 goals and three assists from 25 Austrian Bundesliga outings this season.
The ‘explosive goal threat‘ also has six goals from 19 caps for Slovenia.
With Newcastle closing in on a top-four finish, they need quantity and quality ahead of the 2023-24 campaign.
Sesko would be a good shout for the Magpies, though Leipzig’s hand will be extremely strong in negotiations.
Last year, there were reports claiming Salzburg wanted £55million for the exciting teenager.
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