Simon Jordan verdict – Newcastle United or Manchester United best for Benjamin Sesko? | OneFootball

Simon Jordan has been asked about the Benjamin Sesko situation, with both Newcastle United and Manchester United trying to sign him.

The former Crystal Palace owner asked which club the striker would be best off joining.

Both Newcastle United and Manchester United having made formal bids to RB Leipzig for the 22 year old.

Whilst Benjamin Sesko widely reportedly happy to join either club.

Simon Jordan giving his verdict and coming down strongly on the side of United over Man U.

Simon Jordan speaking on Talksport about whether Newcastle United or Manchester United would be the better move for Benjamin Sesko – 5 August 2025:

“Newcastle United.

“I think because Newcastle comes with expectation but doesn’t come with the same pressure that Man U comes from.

“Whilst people focus on Newcastle, they focus on it because Newcastle makes a lot of noise, because it’s a very passionate football club and the fans are very motivated by it. It doesn’t have the day-to-day scrutiny that Man U has.

“It doesn’t matter what happens, you can fart in the corridor of Man U – that’s heard around the world. It’s not the same at Newcastle United.

“You’ve got Ruben Amorim that’s presiding over a 12-year decline of Man U and and ocean liners don’t turn fast, he’s trying to correct it, and I think he’s making lots of missteps – but then we probably all would if we were in his shoes.

“Whereas Newcastle United, despite the frustrations around Alexander Isak, despite the frustrations of people perhaps using it as a stepping stone club, and they might not like to hear that, but it is a reality.

“I don’t think you lose very much by going to Newcastle United.

“You go there, you’re playing in a side that’s ambitious, but is a step below the radar.

“You go and perform at a high level, the opportunity comes again, and it might come at a different stage in Man U’s evolution.

“If I’m a centre-forward that can get past the notion that going up to the north east of England isn’t as appealing as going to Manchester – and by the way, Newcastle is a beautiful town.

“If I were in his shoes, if the economics of the deal were that I wasn’t being compromised financially by going to Newcastle United over Manchester United, I think it’s a great move.