Arsenal They have recognized their great need for a striker and are willing to invest in one next summer after Gabriel Jesus has failed to deliver once again.
Benjamin Sesko had been described as the Gunners player. 'Priority' goal for 2025 and their hopes of signing him have been boosted exponentially by Philipp Hinze. The Sky Sports Germany journalist stated that the Slovenian international will be available for around £60m next year following a gentlemen's agreement between him and RB Leipzig.
Sesko earlier this summer rejected interest from several teams, including Arsenal, to extend his development at RB Leipzig and also signed a new contract. In doing so, his release clause previously worth £55m was canceled and an updated amount was not agreed, which has given Leipzig leeway to set a selling price for the striker.
However, £60m is a reasonable investment for a striker who is proving his worth for the second season in a row and has incredibly high potential.
Arsenal will be favorites for Sesko
After Benjamin Sesko signed a contract extension at RB Leipzig earlier this summer, Atlético revealed that the player's entourage had built a “solid relationship” with Arsenal, which could go a long way in deciding his next club. The gunners too 'sure to succeed' in the acquisition of the 21-year-old, indicating that the transfer It's theirs to lose.
Sesko's impressive form from last season continues in 2024/25. He has He scored seven goals and gave three assists. in all competitions of the current campaign and is on track to surpass the 20-goal mark in May. In retrospect, it is fair to say that his decision to continue his progression at Leipzig has worked out well.
Players like Victor Osimhen and Viktor Gyokeres will cost several million more than Sesko, so he promises to be a cost-effective solution to Arsenal's problems in the final third. Furthermore, given that he is one of the youngest strikers available in Europe, Arsenal's investment in him could be money well spent in a few years.
