Arsenal supporters have reason to feel optimistic as the club has initiated concrete talks to sign highly-rated striker Benjamin Šeško ahead of the summer transfer window. The 21-year-old Slovenian forward has long been admired by the Gunners’ hierarchy, and this could finally be the moment when the club secures his signature as per Fabrizio Romano.
After two previous failed attempts to land the talented frontman—once in May 2024 and again in January—Arsenal have now returned to the negotiating table with renewed determination. This time, the timing appears to be on their side. Šeško is expected to leave RB Leipzig this summer, and Arsenal are already laying the groundwork to ensure they’re at the front of the queue.
The striker has been on Arsenal’s radar for well over a year, with the club’s recruitment team and manager Mikel Arteta all seeing him as an ideal fit for the project. Known for his combination of pace, height, and finishing ability, Šeško fits the mould of a modern centre-forward—capable of pressing, linking play, and providing the clinical edge Arsenal have at times lacked in key moments.
HEIDENHEIM, GERMANY – APRIL 20: Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig looks on during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 and RB Leipzig at Voith-Arena on April 20, 2024 in Heidenheim, Germany. (Photo by Silas Schueller/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)
With Arsenal falling short in their Premier League title bid this season despite a strong overall campaign, the need for a natural goalscorer has become a clear priority. The Gunners ended the season without a single player reaching double digits in league goals, an embarrassing stat for a club of Arsenal’s ambition. The arrival of Šeško would go a long way toward solving that issue.
What makes the situation even more promising for Arsenal is that this time, the door is genuinely open. Leipzig are now prepared to part ways with the forward, which wasn’t the case in the past. Their resistance has eased, and while they are expected to demand a significant fee, Arsenal appear more willing than ever to meet their valuation.
Šeško is believed to favour a move to the Premier League, adding further encouragement to Arsenal’s pursuit. His potential move would not only address a tactical need but also offer long-term value, as the striker still has his best years ahead of him.
The Gunners have acted swiftly to begin talks, and with no official competition yet mounting from other clubs, they will hope to push through a deal early in the summer. Doing so would allow Šeško to integrate fully during pre-season, giving Arteta a head start in building the attack around him.
Arsenal’s ambition is clear. With Champions League football once again secured and a strong core of young talent already in place, the addition of a high-ceiling striker like Benjamin Šeško could prove to be a game-changer.
Now that talks have begun and the player is set to move, fans will be watching closely and hoping this long-standing pursuit finally ends in success. This time, it feels different. This time, Arsenal may just get their man.