Reported Arsenal target Benjamin Sesko is actively pushing for a summer transfer, with RB Leipzig open to negotiations over a fee and payment structure.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 28: Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and FC Augsburg at Red Bull Arena on September 28, 2024 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)
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Sky Sports Germany reporter Philipp Hinze reports (via Transfer Sector) that Benjamin Sesko is now actively pushing for a summer transfer.
Sesko’s release clause has risen to over €80m (£67.4m), and though RB Leipzig are open to negotiations over other payment structures, that could lead to an even higher fee.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY - JANUARY 12: Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig looks on during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and SV Werder Bremen at Red Bull Arena on January 12, 2025 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)
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This update could help to explain recent reports that Leipzig would accept an offer of over £86m.
It’s not that Sesko’s release clause is that high, but the club seemingly want an offer in that region if they’re going to make concessions over the payment terms. In the case of the €80m+ release clause, it have to be an upfront payment of the entire fee.
Sesko has 13 league goals and five assists with Leipzig this season, who have failed to qualify for the Champions League. That’s likely to be part of the reason he’s so motivated to move on this year, unlike last summer.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 28: Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and FC Augsburg at Red Bull Arena on September 28, 2024 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)
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Arsenal have been heavily linked with Sesko, but Sky Sports News also recently mentioned Chelsea, Liverpool, Juventus, Napoli, Real Madrid, Barcelona, and even Newcastle United as clubs watching the situation.
Though Newcastle’s interest has reportedly cooled in light of the fact they’re likely to qualify for the Champions League and hold onto Alexander Isak.
Arsenal have other options, including the likes of Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting CP. A move for Sesko will depend on whether it ends up being viewed as better value for money than the alternatives.
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