Arsenal - Benjamin Sesko
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Arsenal are making significant strides in their pursuit of RB Leipzig’s star striker Benjamin Sesko, with reports on May 30, 2025, indicating that the Gunners are now close to reaching an agreement in principle for a £67.5m transfer.
According to The Standard, Arsenal have prioritised Benjamin Sesko over Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres, who carries a £60m price tag, as Mikel Arteta seeks to bolster his attacking options ahead of the new season.
The 21-year-old Slovenian, who scored 21 goals for Leipzig this season, is seen as the ideal long-term solution to Arsenal’s need for a prolific centre-forward.
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Arsenal - Benjamin Sesko
Arsenal are making significant strides in their pursuit of RB Leipzig’s star striker Benjamin Sesko. [Image Credit: Getty Images]
Football.london’s live transfer updates, led by reporter Amie Wilson, confirm that Benjamin Sesko is the focal point of Arsenal’s transfer strategy today, with sporting director Andrea Berta actively engaging with Leipzig to finalise the deal’s structure.
The Gunners’ urgency stems from competition from Chelsea, who are also targeting Sesko alongside other strikers like Liam Delap and Hugo Ekitike. However, Arsenal’s concrete negotiations, as reported by Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, give them an edge, with Leipzig open to offers due to financial pressures following their failure to qualify for the Champions League.
Sesko’s potential move is generating buzz among Arsenal fans, with X posts highlighting his 6’5” frame and clinical finishing, drawing comparisons to Erling Haaland.
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The young striker’s desire to join a club that maximizes his potential aligns with Arsenal’s ambitious project under Arteta. Football.london also notes that Benjamin Sesko could secure his dream shirt number if the transfer is confirmed, adding to the excitement.
While Leipzig’s £92.5m valuation was initially a barrier, recent reports suggest Arsenal’s negotiations are progressing toward the lower £67.5m release clause, making the deal feasible.
As the summer transfer window nears, securing Benjamin Sesko would be a statement signing for Arsenal, addressing their attacking depth issues exposed last season. Fans eagerly await official confirmation, hopeful that Sesko will spearhead Arsenal’s charge for silverware.
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