Newcastle United’s reported pursuit of ‘next Zlatan Ibrahimovic’ and what it may mean for Alexander Isak

Newcastle United are reportedly stepping up their interest in RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko – a player dubbed ‘the next Zlatan Ibrahimovic’.

The 20-year-old Slovenian has been compared to both Ibrahimovic and his Leipzig predecessor Erling Haaland after joining the Bundesliga side from Red Bull Salzburg last summer.

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