According to reports, Arsenal have held a ‘secret meeting’ over signing Benjamin Sesko with the RB Leipzig star ‘keen’ on a move to the Emirates.
Sesko has been consistently linked with the Gunners over the past year as he’s understood to be among their preferred striker targets.
Benjamin Sesko has been consistently linked with the Gunners
The RB Leipzig standout initially looked likely to join Arsenal during the 2024 summer transfer window, but he decided to spend another year in Germany.
Arsenal re-entered the race to sign Sesko in January as they looked for an emergency solution after Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus suffered injuries, but RB Leipzig were unwilling to let their prized asset leave in the winter.
Sesko contributed 21 goals and six assists during the 2024/25 campaign
Sesko contributed 21 goals and six assists during the 2024/25 campaign, and while he’s attracting interest from several clubs, including Manchester United, Arsenal look to be his most likely destination.
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Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres, who is among the contenders to be this year’s top scorer in Europe, is a potential alternative, but the Gunners are working on a deal for Sesko.
The talented striker is expected to cost almost £70m
A report from Sky Germany claims Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta has had a ‘secret meeting’ with RB Leipzig chief Marcel Schafer in London, with the talented striker ‘expected to cost almost £70m’.
It is noted that he has a ‘variable release clause’ which is impacted by appearances and goals, with his performances in 2024/25 seeing his price rise ‘as high as £69m’.
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| Sesko vs Gyokeres in 2024/25 | ||
| Stat (* = per 90) | Sesko | Gyokeres |
| Goals | 13 | 39 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 9.89 | 30.95 |
| Big chances missed | 10 | 23 |
| Assists | 5 | 10 |
| Successful dribbles * | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| Ground duels won * | 2.0 | 4.4 |
| Aerial duels won * | 2.1 | 1.1 |
| Stats via Sofascore. | ||
Gyokeres and Sesko have been on the top of the list of available strikers who are being pursued by different teams.
While Gyokeres looks to be more inclined on joining Manchester United and his last manager that is Ruben Amorim, Sesko has emerged as the top target for Arsenal and Mikel Arteta.
Sesko has scored 13 goals in the Bundesliga and has assisted 5 in the 33 matches that he has played. He has been pivotal for a struggling Leipzig team who have not been able to maintain their previous standards and have finished the season at the 7th position.
