Jürgen Klopp, now in a strategic off-pitch role as RB Leipzig’s Head of Global Soccer, is reportedly orchestrating a calculated transfer move that could significantly impact both the Bundesliga and the Premier League.
Although Klopp stepped away from frontline management after leaving Liverpool, it appears his influence in European football remains strong. According to emerging reports, the former Reds boss is actively trying to shape the future of rising star Benjamin Šeško—one of the most sought-after young strikers in Europe.
Šeško, who impressed with his performances for Leipzig last season, has drawn interest from several top clubs. But Klopp is believed to be pushing the idea of the 21-year-old Slovenian moving to Newcastle United. He has reportedly spoken with both Leipzig’s internal hierarchy and Šeško’s representatives, lobbying for a deal that would see the player make a high-profile switch to the Premier League.
What’s intriguing is Klopp’s supposed motivation. He is not acting on behalf of Leipzig alone; his intentions reportedly serve a broader strategic purpose tied to his former club, Liverpool. By helping Newcastle secure a deal for Šeško, Klopp is hoping to trigger a chain reaction. Newcastle, bolstered by the arrival of a new striker, would then be more inclined to part ways with Alexander Isak—another top-class forward and one of Liverpool’s primary transfer targets this summer.
More crucially, the expectation is that if Newcastle feel secure with Šeško’s arrival, they may lower their asking price for Isak, making the Swedish international more financially accessible to Liverpool.
From Klopp’s perspective, it’s a win-win scenario: Leipzig cash in on Šeško, Newcastle secure a promising forward for their Champions League campaign, and Liverpool—his former club—get the chance to bring in a world-class striker at a more negotiable fee.
This multi-layered move would reflect Klopp’s enduring loyalty to Liverpool as well as his continued relevance in European football. Despite no longer managing the team, he’s finding new ways to influence the game—quietly but powerfully—off the pitch.
If true, this could become one of the most fascinating behind-the-scenes transfer plays of the summer window.