Arsenal are continuing to press forward in their efforts to sign RB Leipzig’s promising young striker Benjamin Šeško, but the substantial €80 million release clause remains a significant obstacle. Despite this, confidence is growing within the Emirates that an agreement can be reached before the transfer window closes.
According to Just Arsenal Sources, Arsenal have already reached an agreement with the 22-year-old Slovenian over personal terms, clearing one of the largest hurdles in the complex negotiations. That fact alone signals how committed both player and club are to finding common ground.
Dialogue continues as Arsenal and Leipzig negotiate
Arsenal’s sporting director, Andrea Berta, has engaged in multiple rounds of talks with Leipzig’s general manager, Marcel Schäfer, including meetings in London this week. These sit-downs are aimed at narrowing the gap between Arsenal’s valuation and the full €80 million release clause.
While there’s no immediate rush to sign, both clubs appear confident of a positive outcome, though there’s still work left to do in the early stages of the window.
Šeško remains Arteta’s top transfer target up front, and there are reports that Arsenal also maintain interest in Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyökeres as a backup option.
However, the Slovenian is clearly the manager’s first preference, especially given Leipzig’s failure to secure Champions League football for next season, which could give Arsenal the leverage they need.
What Šeško offers, and why Arsenal are so keen
Šeško, 22, won’t legally be compelled to move, but with personal terms already sorted, Arsenal are optimistic. He brings a rare blend of physical presence, pace, and finishing prowess to the forward line. Since signing for Leipzig, he’s contributed 39 goals in 87 appearances, an impressive return given his relative youth.
At 6’5″, he offers aerial threat and robust hold-up play rare among younger strikers. Arsenal’s playing style, which emphasises ball control and chance creation, could significantly boost his output compared to his Leipzig days.
Mikel Arteta has long identified him as a natural heir to the centre-forward position. Should this deal go through, Arsenal would secure one of Europe’s most coveted young talents, an on-pitch upgrade and a potentially lucrative future asset all in one.
Arsenal are patiently pressing on the fee, with all parties optimistic a breakthrough can be reached. No other club is believed to have stepped in, which is not a surprise given the asking price and Arsenal’s head start.
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If Sesko is Arteta choice, why so much more talking. Once, Sesko has agreed personal terms, Berta get the deal done asap and pay the release clause of 80m Euros. Too much dilly dally.
Why all your racist comments? Saka is black skin, so is Gabriel, Partey and even Timber. I’m a Nigerian but Osimeh lacks character, and he will unsettle the harmony in the team. I’ve seen his tantrums at both the National and club. Osimeh is good and a cold hearted goal scorer, but he lacks character, and in Arsenal, it’s not just about skill and ability but they are expected to be role models.
I am Naija and totally agree with you. The guy has messed up his career. He will rock the boat. Period.
So as nobody else wanted him either due to his supposed 300k+ wage demands every club is racist? There is a reason he ended up Turkey and not any of the other big leagues in the world with his unquestioned talent .
To play the race card is just ludicrous and ridiculous.
Exactly, oshimen lack character, it will destroyed arsenal reputation ,he is hot tenper player, arsenal does not want such player ,
Totally agree! But I’d pick Gyokores ahead of Sesko. He’s ready.
If past seasons approach to transfers is anything to go by then we can all expect the management to wait for not the first-part but the latter-part of the window to unveil the newest players in full. It looks like the window closes in a day or two, so its looking like a long long wait before eventually we see who comes in – and out -to make a difference.
How juvenile to play the race card. Aren’t Saka,Partey, Timber, MLS etc black too? We get it, you’re hurt,disappointed,anxious or frustrated because the club is not getting your preferred player. It’s okay to feel this way, but it’s no excuse to throw a tantrum or make such an unfounded allegation.
For the record, I’m black too.
I honestly don’t think he/she is hurt or anything of the sorts. I think he/she is just doing this is to try get a reaction.
I have mailed Admin to try get this user removed (if possible).
His comments don’t deserve any attention.
I second that too.
I’m 56, been an arsenal fan since I knew football and I’m also black.
Let’s do football not anything else.
@admin please can you block this person.
It’s the second time now he/she is talking like this.
It doesn’t deserve any attention.
@ Free
Obviously you know little about Arsenal fc, Why?
because if Arteta had racists intent, misgivings or any such hatred against people of color he’d be a right nugget to have opted to play or manage the arsenal. *Go back to sleep and wake-up possessed (again) of your better senses.
Why hasn’t this ‘Free’ person been binned off yet, he’s full of racist bile!
Free,
If your comments are anything to go by the only racist on this forum is you. How you can call Arteta a racist when Arsenal clearly have a varied mix of cultures at the club defies belief to be honest.
Are you just an attention seeker and if that is the case, you are certainly getting your wish. But to be honest, this forum would be better off without your abhorrent language concerning Arteta, and your belief that he’s racist. Shocking!. 🤦♂️
Correct Derek!!!!! Admin sort this Free is being racist, more than anyone. Block the idiot, no need for it.
Action taken.
With all the stories of Arsenal’s massive transfer budget and the club having a big spending summer window, what do you expect? Clubs will want to have a good slice of the cake!
I’m becoming a bit worried about our transfer window: too much talk but little action.
Well., the real window is yet to even open so, maybe there is really no need to worry.
CorporateMan: Take it ease. It’s not uncommon for lots of noise every summer with us and we end up with just another inverted left back!! Winning the Premier League or any trophy isn’t intentional in our planning and recruitment. We leave it all to luck and we hurt bad when it doesn’t happen …… and we aren’t a small club either.
@corporateMan.
You are being too impatient because you are being influenced by the never ending Media gossip tactics. Every other hour they are pushing unsubstantiated transfers stories and we are all getting overly excited or nervous.
The window has just opened a few days ago. It runs until end of August. We are at the start of June. So we have more than two months to get our signings in..
Lets all stay calm, collected and patient.
🤞🙏
Let’s give Sesko the chance to do what Arsenal fc have been denied for too long since the times of Robin van persie. Stop being negative before the young man has even started with this losing mentality of not winning anything next season well before it’s even started. It’s a collective team performance not a one man show!
I’m excited about all and not just one new player but for as many as possible to join Arsenal fc. We need a big squad playing with less injuries aslast season has shown. We also need to move on such players as kai Havertz who’s neither sharp & fast enough as well as positionless.He’s also overpaid and moving him on can help balance the books.
You move Haverts and bring in Sesko and expect a better result? stop joking
Many people call Guardiola racist due to the kind of players he has signed over the years. It’s their opinion though and they’re entitled to it.
Arteta cannot be judged based on that. From what I’ve seen of him so far, he hasn’t shown any racist traits. Even if he is one, we have to wait for him to show it clearly which I think at this point, he has not done.
I’ve heard a lot of pundits saying Sesko could be the next Haaland.
That is crazy talk, Haaland was banging them in already when he was Sesko’s age.
Our staff must see something in him. I hope it works out, as it seems all focus is on signing him now.
This slow pace of doing transfer business is not good enough.
I believe the funds are available, so why not get the deal over the line without delay since we have identified our target and he’s very ideal to fit the missing link upfront.
Other serious clubs act very fast and move on.
Even though I am not a fan of Sesko,Arsenal should get him swiftly if he is the player they needed. Why wasting time? When Chelsea, Liverpool or Madrid comes in,the situation will change. This delay is what I hate most in arsenal.
What about 300 million pounds promised by Kroenke to purchase the best players? Or it was just fake information. As an Arsenal fan, i would love to see this club moving forward without hindrances. To achieve that i think they must splash some funds to acquire quality players
Was never going to happen
Kroenke already provided a lot of money and Edu purchased unfit players. Luiz, Joginho, Willian, Sterling, Marquinos, Harverts, Tavaries, Leno, and a lot more were all wasted money.
You can’t blame the Kroenkes, they already spent a lot of money,
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That’s not what he asked
There were reports in January that reason we didn’t spend anything was because we were going to release funds of 300 million this summer
He was asking was this true ?
I said never going to happen lol
At last the Lad will join Liverpool or Chelsea…
Arsenal doesn’t know that they are only just 3 supposedly world class striker available in the market.. which happens to be Gyokeres, Sesko and Osimhen…
I wish they knew this they wouldn’t be arguing over any kind of fee let alone being confused on who to get
Admin Martin or Michelle,
Earlier today I read some post’s on here regarding a post from someone who called Arteta a racist. Can I just ask have all the comments related to said poster’s comments been removed.
If so, it would be nice if you then put out a post telling said poster to refrain from making such racist comments.
Comment deleted and user deleted 👌
Michelle,
Thanks for your response. That particular poster shall not be missed. 🤦♂️👍
Its still on the previous article?
Sesko seems to be the right fit… depends if we can get this transfer over the line. COYG!