Benjamin Sesko at center of Premier League transfer battle as Chelsea look for alternatives to Victor Osimhen

Chelsea are considering a move for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, talkSPORT understands.

The 'blues' explore alternative options Victor Osimhen due to reluctance to comply Naples Leader's £100m+ buyout clause.

Osimhen has two years left on his contract with Napoli, and signed a one-year extension in December.

Chelsea are looking to add more firepower up front. new boss Enzo Maresca.

Current striker Nicolas Jackson has scored 17 goals in 44 appearances in all competitions this season, with youngster Cole Palmer the top scorer with 25 goals in 45 games.

Arsenal target Sesko, who will be the star of the Slovenian team that faces England in the Euros, has a release clause of £56m.

talkSPORT understands that Arsenal have made him their top target.

The Gunners are exploring him extensively, with Mikel Arteta and company keen to replace him. Eddie Nketiah and provide competition for Kai Havertz.

They were present at Leipzig's last Bundesliga match, in which Sesko scored in a 2-2 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt.

manchester united They are also keeping an eye on the 21-year-old, who has been a long-term target for the Red Devils.

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The 20-year-old was heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford in 2022.

However, he joined BR Leipzig from RB Salzburg last summer after agreeing a deal in 2022.

Since moving to Germany, Sesko has scored 18 goals in 42 games in all competitions in a dazzling debut season.