Plan B in place: Arsenal will move for 21-goal star if €71 million move falls through

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A flag of Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, is seen in the crowd prior to a Premier League match. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Arsenal are interested in signing the Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres at the end of the season, but they could move for Benjamin Sesko as an alternative.

The 26-year-old has been outstanding for the Portuguese club this season, and Gyokeres could transform Arsenal in the attack.

According to Fichajes, he is likely to cost around €71 million. Gyokeres has 53 goals to his name this season, and he has 13 assists as well. The report adds that Arsenal will switch to a Plan B if they fail to sign the Swedish international.

Arsenal have a plan B

RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko is reportedly on their radar as well. The Slovenian has been outstanding in the Bundesliga, and he could prove to be an exceptional long-term acquisition for Arsenal.

It will be interesting to see which of the two players Arsenal end up signing eventually. A quality striker could take them to a whole new level next season and help them win a major trophy.

Both attackers have the capability to improve Arsenal going forward, and they are likely to be excited about a potential move to the Premier League as well.

Benjamin Sesko would be a quality signing

Benjamin Sesko applauds RB Leipzig fans
Benjamin Sesko is one of the most wanted strikers in Europe. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

The Gunners need a reliable striker to lead the line for them next season. Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz have been underwhelming this season. Sesko could be a quality long-term investment for Arsenal. The 21-year-old has 21 goals and six assists to his name this season. 

He has shown that he is a capable goal scorer, and he will add creativity to the side as well. In addition to that, he is exceptional when it comes to taking on defenders in one versus one situations. He would add some much-needed unpredictability to the Arsenal attack. The Slovenian is also versatile enough to operate as a centre forward as well as a wide forward.

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12 Comments

    1. we cannot buy both if qe want a left winger as well. IMO we should go for David who can play across the front 3 and as a 2nd striker. He is on a free which is a bonus. Liam Delap is also a cheaper option and his homegrown status is a bonus. We should also look at Eze his wage demands are far lower than Williams or Rodrygo. We could also offer Nelson or Vieira in some sort of swap.

      1. Let’s face it though Eze and Delap are not really Arsenal’s level, they’re good where they are but we need players that won’t go missing during big games and that’s Gyokeres , David or Sesko.

    2. Yaa that could work, Sesko could play LW for a while and Gyokeres leads the line.

    3. Yeah Gyokeres leading the line and Sesko LW would work, our attack would be much better.

  1. Gyokeres, David and Eze would be my forward additions.

    zubimendi and keep Partey for midfield.

    Defenders not necessary.

    Garcia #2 keeper if not how about bring Fabianski or Virginia back as #3 and promote Setford.

    1. Not bad but Williams Gyokeres Rodrigo upfront would be far better, midfield additions Zubimendi and Xavi Simmons to bench Odegaard meanwhile we have to cash in on Party right now then maybe Garcia though not necessary.

      1. How do you cash out on Partey when his contract ends in July? Secondly, you can’t have Williams, Rodrygo, and Xavi when we are promoting Max to the 1st team.

  2. Gyokeres, Gittens, Lee Kang-in(odegard) Zubimendi, Garcia (keeper), promote another two from the academy.

  3. Liverpool is taking action while Arsenal is everywhere on social media but doing nothing. This is unfair and traumatizing for fans. Why aren’t we signing Gyokeres? Liverpool takes a target and just rounds it off. Arsenal will stress up fans forever before taking action or even not for a signing. I thought Berta would change that but it’s still the same story. Chaiih!!!

  4. Let’s sign Gyokeres, Jonathan David (free), Nico Williams, Zubimendi, Joan Garcia and Sverre Nypan. Release Reiss Nelson, Fabio Vieira, Zincheko & Trossard in addition to Tierney and Jorginho. Let’s promote Max Dowman to the first team.

  5. Always busy on the gossip front, yet do very little or nothing on the transfers, sticking.

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