As some of Europe's most notable attacking talents flock to the Premier League this summer, RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko is the next name on the list, with Newcastle United and Manchester United in the mix to sign the forward with just weeks to go until transfer deadline day. Compared to Liverpool newcomer Hugo Ekitike, who is just one year older and was also in the Bundesliga last year, and the gap is clear enough – Ekitike averaged 0.48 expected goals per 90 and landed in the 74th percentile, while his non-penalty expected goals average is at 0.6 and is in the 90th percentile Ensuring Sesko lives up to his potential, especially if he has to fill Isak's void, will likely be the biggest test of Howe's abilities to get the best out of his players, though the pressures will definitely be different – and perhaps fairer – on both the player and the manager if Sesko has a slow start.
Author: Pardeep Cattry
Published at: 2025-08-05 22:17:42
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