Arsenal have stepped up their efforts to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, with reports indicating that the Gunners are prepared to meet a valuation nearing £70 million for the Slovenian international.
According to Sky Germany, Arsenal’s sporting director Andrea Berta recently held a secret meeting in London with Leipzig’s Marcel Schafer to discuss the potential transfer.
Sesko’s release clause is performance-based, currently estimated at £69 million (€82 million), reflecting his impressive form this season.
Arsenal have genuine interest in Sesko
The 22-year-old has netted 21 goals and provided six assists across all competitions, including four goals in the Champions League.
Arsenal’s interest in Sesko is longstanding, having considered a move in January. However, a gentleman’s agreement with Leipzig delayed any transfer until the summer.
With Leipzig failing to secure Champions League qualification, they are now open to negotiations.
The Gunners face competition from Manchester United, who are also keen on strengthening their attacking options.
Arteta will be signing a new striker
Sky Sports News’ chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol has revealed:
“We have heard from Mikel Arteta that when Arsenal come calling, players most often say yes. They find it difficult to turn them down.
“I’m sure he has been very impressed by what Mikel Arteta is doing at Arsenal.
“Arsenal are pressing ahead with completing a deal. He will become Arsenal’s first signing of the summer.
“Not the last. Arsenal will sign a striker this summer. I think they will sign a world-class striker, like Victor Gyokeres from Sporting or Benajmin Sesko from RB Leipzig.”
The Gunners are reportedly also targeting a move for AC Milan’s Rafael Leao as they look to strengthen their wide attacking position.
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We as arsenal fans don’t want Socko we Victor G
Hi ! “Gunners” my own view ‘s that whatever “Striker/Players” “Arsenal wanna, I pray they should not be a “Flop” particularly”Striker “, I pray this time around we should not come around flop.
Victor is the right person for Arsenal. Sesko is potential but not what we need at the moment. people forget that he comes in from the bench this guy
Sesko is a No, No , but Gyokeres because his 39 League goals can’t be ignored. We need a striker who can score more than 20 goals per season. Our competitors are seriously strengthening their teams so finishing in top 4 is not guaranteed.
please Arsenal should sign this two players
Victor Gyokeres and Sesko.
As an ardent arsenal fan, I have never believed in the mgt to turn the team to a winning outfit. They enjoy the fanbase and has no time to turn it to a winning outfit. Last time they were very relaxed only to start gnashing their teeth when player after player drops down. The current situation might still be the same they can track a player for ten years till retirement.
we wan a striker who can give us 20 goals and more. if Sesko is that striker why not. personally I would like to have both strikers
I am also in support for Arsenal to get both Sesco and Gyokers. when one is injured or tired the other one is there to deputise.
Arteta has a phobia working with established stars, he prefers players he can control. Gyokeres will take Arsenal to greater height than Sesko.
Arsenal won’t buy both Gyokeres & Sesko. We are not going to win anything with Sesko who scored 13 League goals all season.Sesko is for the future but now we need a striker who can score 20+ League goals. Our competitors are seriously strengthening their teams so finishing in top 4 next season is not even guaranteed. Berta wants Gyokeres but Arteta is saying NO . He wants Sesko. No trophies next season again & again till someone wakes up.
Sesko is a No, No , but Gyokeres because his 39 League goals can’t be ignored. We need a striker who can score more than 20 goals per season. Our competitors are seriously strengthening their teams so finishing in top 4 is not guaranteed.
why can’t Arsenal get both of them? the only area needed strengthening is our attack
get us 2 Prolific strikers 2 wide men and a holding midfielder to
mgt should think several times to please the fans it’s long period of time waiting the same thing at last the pot brakes at the door arsenal should sign both trikers to remove the shame
Victor Gyoker is the main man dat we Arsenal fan believe on..not ateta nd board decide on buying havert slogish familys with second position always
Don’t think Arsenal gonna sign any. The old Wenger era problem is still there. Clubs that are not going to Europe are signing… Arsenal, only talking talking talking.
You are absolutly right Victor is the solution
for Arsenal problems
if arsenal sign sesko is good, and I like that but we can also add Jonathan David as back is free agent now if arsenal is serious now we know
If you don’t know, Harvetz will remain Arteta’s no. 9. He is the highest earner in the team presently. Sesko is coming to play second fiddle to Harvetz, Gyokeres won’t do it. Andrea Berta is trying to avoid a clash so early with Arteta, otherwise from the polls it is clear that most Arsenal fans prefer Gyokeres so we can win the league immediately NOT in years to come. Like someone suggested, we can do with the two strikers.
Why would we opt for the better while the best is very much around us in the person of Viktor G. We are used to trying to cut corners when it comes to bringing out cash to buy who we want and we have the cash. stop this low bidding and pick them up at their price/values go get Viktor G, Nico Williams now before they change their mind .