Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing 21-year-old RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, a target for Arsenal and Manchester United.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Chelsea have established contact to sign 21-year-old RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko. However, the West London club will face competition from Arsenal and Manchester United.
The Slovenian international has established himself as a key player for the Bundesliga club, and he could prove to be an interesting acquisition for Chelsea as well. Sesko is highly rated across Europe, and he has the quality to improve Chelsea going forward. He could share the goalscoring burden with Nicolas Jackson if he joins the West London club.
Chelsea have done quite well this season, and they are second in the Premier League standings. They will be hoping to push for the league title, and signing quality players during the January transfer window could help them improve during the second half of the season. It will be interesting to see if they can sign the striker in January.
The Bundesliga club will not want to lose a key player midway through the season. They will find it difficult to replace him. It remains to be seen how the situation develops amid his links with Chelsea.
Sesko could be attracted to the idea of playing in the Premier League. It would be an excellent opportunity for him, and he would get to test himself against top-class players in England. The youngster has the physical and tactical attributes to do well in the Premier League.
Arsenal and Manchester United keen
Arsenal and Manchester United are keeping tabs on him as well. Arsenal need to find a quality alternative alternative to Gabriel Jesus. The former Manchester City striker has not scored goals regularly, and he needs to be replaced if Arsenal are serious about pushing for major trophies.
On the other hand, Manchester United are looking at attacking options as well. Marcus Rashford has is reaching a tipping point at Old Trafford, and the Red Devils could look to replace them in the coming months. It remains to be seen where the 21-year-old striker ends up. The youngster has the quality to improve all three clubs, and he could develop into a key player for them.