If you've followed Benjamin Šeško over the past year, you already know there’s something different about him. He’s tall, almost 6’5” and you notice him immediately. But it’s not just about size or how quick he is for someone that's tall.
What matters most is how calm he is on the ball and how he moves. He’s the kind of player that makes you pause with the kind of goals he scored, not because it’s flashy, just because it looks so calm.
It’s not hype, It’s just the feeling that we might be watching the early stages of a striker who could explode into one of Europe’s best.
Now, two Premier League clubs with very different histories and very similar ambitions are intrested. Manchester United are still trying to figure out how to get back to their former style of play, while Newcastle are loud, proud, and hungry under Eddie Howe after their big comeback.
Both clubs are both reportedly interested. But the question isn’t just who signs him. It’s bigger than that. Is Benjamin Šeško the right fit for either of them at all? Or would the wrong move set him back?
Who Exactly Is Benjamin Šeško?
Šeško’s rise hasn’t come from nowhere. He’s Slovenian, just 21, but he plays with the maturity of a guy who’s been through three World Cup cycles.
He came up at Red Bull Salzburg before making the move to RB Leipzig, and anyone who watches football knows the Red Bull model doesn’t miss much when it comes to forwards. Haaland came through it. Adeyemi. Even Sadio Mané once wore that jersey.
Šeško fits that role but carries his own twist. He’s not as chaotic as Haaland in the box. He’s calmer, more measured, but no less lethal. He doesn’t always dribble past defenders sometimes, he just glides into the space they leave behind.
He’s also got a surprising touch for someone that tall. It’s not clunky. It’s smart. Think less Lukaku, more Džeko but with quicker feet.
He scored 18 goals across all competitions last season for Leipzig. That’s not earth-shattering, but it’s the kind of return that makes you take note especially considering he didn’t always start. He made the most of what he got.
That’s why Manchester United and Newcastle are both interested in him.
Why Man United and Newcastle Are Interested
Let’s be real. When a striker like Šeško shows up on the radar, a dozen top clubs probably check in. But why do these two stand out?
For United, it’s simple. Their striker department is thin, and even that feels generous. Rasmus Højlund is promising, but raw. Anthony Martial’s time at the club is basically done.
They need depth, but more than that, they need real competition up top, someone who can either push Højlund to step up or take the starting role entirely.
For Newcastle, the interest is just as logical. Callum Wilson’s fitness is a weekly gamble, and while Alexander Isak is special, he’s also had his own injury runs.
Eddie Howe plays attacking football, and the squad needs that second No.9 who doesn’t drop the level when rotated in. Šeško gives them that, and he fits their project young, coachable, with a ceiling that could blow off.
But the interest goes beyond just "need." These two clubs are staring at very different futures, and for Šeško, picking the wrong one might shape his career the wrong way.
What United Really Need in Their Striker
Let’s talk honestly about Manchester United. This isn’t the Sir Alex team that could attract the best player in the world on reputation alone. This is a post-post-rebuild version of United that’s still figuring out what it wants to be.
Assuming Erik ten Hag is still in charge when Šeško makes his decision, he wants a pressing No.9, someone who can disturb defenders, hold the ball and create chances for wingers like Garnacho and Antony.
Højlund is still adapting. He showed flashes last season, particularly in Europe but he’s not consistent enough yet. Fans aren’t turning on him, but there’s a growing frustration.
United can’t keep waiting for potential to bloom while there's no goals. If Šeško joins, he walks into a team that might expect him to be “the guy” too soon.
And let’s be clear, Old Trafford isn’t the easiest place to develop. It’s brutal. One goalless spell, and the media’s all over you. Ask Sancho and Lukaku. It’s not personal, it’s just the weight of history.
What Newcastle Needs from a Striker
Now contrast that with Newcastle. It’s loud. It’s ambitious. But it’s also a project built on unity and patience. Eddie Howe’s system isn’t just functional; it’s protective. It brings players in slowly and lets them shine at their own pace. That’s gold for someone like Šeško.
Yes, he’d be behind Isak on the depth chart, but that might be perfect. Isak isn’t injury-proof, and Howe often plays both strikers together in big games.
Šeško wouldn’t be expected to score every week immediately. Instead, he could grow into the system, find his feet, and become a core part of a squad that’s actually improving not scrambling to stay relevant.
Šeško vs Højlund vs Isak: Who’s the Right Fit for Man United or Newcastle?
If you’ve watched Højlund, you know he’s all energy. He wants to run at defenders. He’s strong, sometimes a bit aggressive, and his first touch isn’t always perfect. But when he’s in form, he really puts defenders under pressure, even though he’s still learning and improving.
Isak, on the other hand, is silky. He’s hard to predict in the box and can create chances on his own, sometimes making defenders look really bad. He can also drift wide and create space. Šeško fits somewhere in between.
He’s more controlled than Højlund, less flashy than Isak, but you get the feeling he could do both with a bit more coaching.
Now if we want to talk numbers, not to rank them like robots but to get a feel for their impact, Šeško ended last season with 18 goals and 2 assists in 42 appearances for Leipzig. Pretty efficient considering he started less than half those games.
Højlund scored 16 goals and 3 assists for United last season. Not bad at all for a 21-year-old in his first year in the Premier League, even if most of his goals came in Europe, not the league.
Isak? He led the way. 21 goals and 4 assists in 38 appearances for Newcastle. When he’s fit, he delivers. That’s just the truth.
But numbers only tell part of it. Šeško’s game is still growing. He’s probably not on Isak’s level yet, but he’s closer than most people think. And in the right setup, He might even outshine the both of them.
Seško probably isn’t walking into either squad as the main starter not yet. But in terms of long-term fit? Newcastle feels more like a platform. United feels more like a pressure cooker.
Can Šeško Handle the Pressure, Fit the System, and Meet the Expectations?
This part matters.
At United, Šeško would be expected to fix something that’s been broken for years. The No.9 shirt has become a bit of a curse lately.
It’s not about just scoring goals , it’s about carrying an entire attack that has never truly recovered since Zlatan left.
At Newcastle, it’s different. The pressure is there, but it’s more collective. Fans aren’t looking for a savior. They’re looking for progress. And they’ll get behind a young striker who works, improves, and scores when it counts.
If you’re Šeško’s agent, which one do you choose for his next two years.
What Fans Are Saying About Šeško’s Next Move
Some United fans are already saying, “We don’t need another project striker. Get someone proven.” Others argue that Šeško is the exact kind of striker who becomes world-class because United took a chance.
Newcastle fans, on the other hand, seem more excited. “He’d thrive under Howe,” one fan posted on X (formerly Twitter). Another wrote: “Šeško + Isak rotation? Sign me up.”
The mood feels different. One club wants a fix. The other wants to build something lasting.
Which Club Fits Šeško The Most Between Manchester United or Newcastle?
If this was purely about money, both clubs could offer a serious package. If it’s about minutes, Newcastle might seem like the slower route but maybe that’s a good thing.
United would throw him into the fire. Newcastle would let him warm up first.
That matters.
For a striker still finding his best version of himself, Newcastle feels like the more forgiving, more stable, and ultimately more productive place to grow.
He wouldn’t be asked to carry the team. He’d be allowed to become part of a system that already works not one still in identity crisis.
Šeško’s next move won’t define his career. But it’ll shape it. He’s not just a wonderkid anymore.
He’s now at that point where decisions start to stick. Choose the wrong club, and you’re stuck in the rotation for two years, confidence tanking. Pick the right one, and you made headlines like Haaland did.
And that’s the thing, Šeško doesn’t need to be the next Haaland. He just needs to be Benjamin Šeško, in the right place, with the right coach, at the right time.
If you're asking this writer? Newcastle feels like that place.
But football is wild. All it might take is one call from Manchester to change his mind.
So what do you think, should Šeško choose Manchester United, with all the pressure and big expectations, or go to Newcastle, where something exciting is being built? Let us know in the comments.