Arsenal He made a significant financial offer for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko this summer, according to Gazzetta dello Sport journalist Marco Guidi.
The Gunners were determined to sign the Slovenian star during the summer and looked set to live up to expectations. £55 million termination clause in your contract. Sesko ended up signing a new long-term contract with Leipzig, but this has not ended speculation about his future at the Bundesliga team.
In an interview with Juventusnews24.com, Guidi has revealed that Arsenal looked to bring Sesko to England last summer. The Gunners watched him closely and made him a significant financial offer.
The journalist added that Sesko's performances this season could directly affect the price and he could be available for £58m to £66m or even more depending on his progress during the campaign.
He said: “Arsenal seemed like they could bring him to England last summer, then the player also made the decision to stay in Leipzig for at least one more season.
“Arsenal was the team that looked at it most closely and made an important financial offer to Leipzig.
“In my opinion, it is difficult to give a price now, because Sesko's performance directly influences the price. I think that next summer we will not go below 70-80 million euros. If it does a lot of good, even more.”
Renewed offer
Arsenal had their sights set on signing the 21-year-old, but he had other plans in mind. Sesko was happy to continue his development at Leipzig but could face a bigger challenge next summer.
The Gunners could make a new approach to the Slovenian despite the impressive form of Kai Havertz this season. The club needs strong competition for places to be able to fight for titles.
Havertz has had a good start to the campaign with 5 goals in his favor, but he has hardly had any competition. Gabriel Jesus He has looked in a bad mood and has failed in front of goal in recent games.
Sesko would be an ideal candidate for the position. We think the Gunners could part ways with Jesus at the end of the campaign to invest heavily in the Leipzig ace, who has 9 goals this season.
Manager Mikel Arteta He might be tempted to pair Havertz and Sesko next season when needed. The duo could be a threat to opposing defenses with their strong aerial and physical presence.
