Arsenal 'confident' of landing RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko next summer
Arsenal Bayern Munich are confident of signing RB Leipzig centre-forward Benjamin Sesko in 2025 despite missing out this summer, according to sources. Caught offside.
The Slovenian international sparked huge interest from both the Gunners and Chelsea and Manchester United During the summer transfer window before opting to stay in Germany by signing a five-year contract extension in June.
That doesn't seem to have deterred Arsenal. Caught offside The north London club remain interested in signing the 21-year-old. The report says the Gunners have moved ahead of their rivals after holding talks to bring Sesko to the Emirates Stadium in 2025.
Caught offside He added that Arsenal are “confident” of reaching a deal this time around, but have lined up Inter Milan centre-forward Marcus Thuram as an alternative if they fail to sign Sesko next year.
Thuram has been in spectacular form for the Nerazzurri so far this season, scoring four goals and providing two assists in three Serie A games.
There is a “growing appreciation” for the striker from the north London club, who will try to sign him if they fail to land their main target, according to the report.
Arsenal are planning to sign a centre forward
Sesko is valued at around €50m (£42m) Transfer market and his release clause is believed to be in that region, which is a fair value considering the current inflated market prices.
The centre-forward was frequently the subject of transfer discussions between England's top clubs during the recently concluded transfer window.
Although Chelsea and Manchester United were interested in the player, Arsenal were the ones who pushed the hardest to land the Slovenian. However, their efforts proved futile as Sesko opted to stay at the Red Bull Arena for at least one more year.
The Gunners are already looking to make moves to try and sign Sesko in 2025, but Thuram is another attractive option for Arsenal. The Frenchman possesses a range of qualities, from goalscoring to creative, as well as excellent link-up and holding play.
Although Thuram is more prolific, Arsenal are tipping the balance towards Sesko, who, at just 21, is seen as a player whose prime could be developed and unleashed at the Emirates if he joins the club next summer.
