Arsenal appears to be making significant progress in their pursuit of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko as the Gunners continue their efforts to add a new number nine to the squad. Talks have been ongoing for weeks, and the latest developments suggest a deal may be edging closer.
Mikel Arteta is a long-time admirer of the Slovenian striker and had tried to bring him to the Emirates last summer. Although Sesko decided to remain in the Bundesliga at the time, this summer presents another opportunity for the Arsenal boss to finally secure the forward he wants to lead his attack.
The Gunners consider Sesko one of the most exciting striker options available in the market and believe he would be an ideal addition to complement their current attacking unit.
Negotiations showing positive signs
Like most high-profile transfers, negotiations have not been without challenges. Arsenal and Leipzig have had different views regarding the striker’s valuation, with the German club initially holding firm on their price tag. However, there are signs that the two sides have moved closer to a consensus.
According to a report from Fabrizio Romano, Sesko has followed Arsenal on Instagram, a move that often suggests growing confidence from the player’s side about a potential transfer. While it is not a formal confirmation, such social media activity often precedes the final stages of a deal.
Arsenal are believed to be working diligently behind the scenes to finalise the terms before rival clubs enter the picture.
A major boost to the attacking line
If Arsenal can get the deal over the line, Sesko’s arrival would represent a major upgrade to their frontline. His blend of pace, height, and finishing ability aligns well with what Arteta is building at the Emirates. The club’s ambition is to compete for the Premier League title and go deep in Europe, and such a signing would underline their intent.
While the signs are encouraging, Arsenal must now finalise terms with both Leipzig and the player before fans can begin to celebrate the deal.
Following us on instagram… how dumb is Romano ?…
Remember Mudryk following us and commenting on us… how did that transfer go?/
Victor Osimhen is the deal. Sesko won’t score 20+ goals in his first season.
We need a prolific Striker in front of goal.
Osimhen will score a minimum of 25 league goals. We need a striker who can win us the EPL immediately.
Yes, Victor Osimhen is better if you want immediate results
Sesko is the deal, he has potential to reach 20+ goals. Him plus a marquee left winger will see us going far.
Will see.
These potential click teasers in June and january are a familiar staple now.
In the end, not muuch actually happens!
No genuine striker will ever come to Arsenal. The strong bromancce between Arteta and Havertz will never let that happen. Stop fooling us .. on the last day Arteta will buy a Chelsea garbage and that will be it.
Relax, we are buying a marquee striker
Is there the hands of Klopp in delaying if possible diverting the transfer of this Sesko about whom I hear but never saw him kicking a ball? All fighting for a little known striker portrays how the world has stopped producing an accomplished world class striker in the mould of Suarez. We know Klopp is appointed to manage the affairs of all the Red Bull teams where Sesko plays for. Just today we heard Liverpool is going to capture Gyokeres then this Instagram story with Sesko to Arsenal surfaces. I’ll release you Sesko when Liverpool gets Gyokeres brokered by Klopp. It might not be. And it might be!
I don’t think Berta is doing a good job here, he hasn’t been effective at all comparing with other clubs. Arsenal has been a lot of talks but no action. They are trying to bargain to the last penny. I won’t be surprised if they end up with some cheap bargains from lower league! Pay the money and get your man! We have witness in previous seasons where last ditch buying ending up with sub standard players. Look what happens to Nico William, Arsenal has been dragging it’s feet on all fronts and he was happy to commit to Barca.
I disagree with is statement, this whole transfer window smells of MA and what he wants. Couple of weeks ago there were rumors of disagreement with MA and Berta , I would presume this was because MA going defensive again. I think Berta is working on you reap what you sow philosophy and if we. Don’t get a top striker and end up with out silverware then MA will be in the firing line
I believe a lot of aspects are taken into consideration when managers want to sign a player.The character of a player is very important,interaction on and off field,some players fight managers or disrespect the clubs badge,Vic Osie is the one we should totally avoid compared to the others
This is a very insightful angle of thought ! Truly, I believe Klopp is manipulating the progress against Arsenal and in favour of Liverpool for sure. Hopefully, Arteta can secure both Sesko and Gyokeres. Up Gunners.
At first my 1st choice was Sesko not Victor Gyokeres. However with all the ups & downs saga delaying everything
the likes of which we’ve never encountered before,means an decision/ultimatum has to be now.
Why the heck does Sesko have to insist on higher wage at his age without having even played a game for Arsenal yet? Not to mention his release clause. I’m now set on Gycoress as my first choice despite the dilly dalying. Sporting are clearly a d professionally holding out for their set price.If Victor’s agent & lawyer has credibility proof & evidence then all the better. Let’s get it over , done with.
Arsenal will never be serious. They will still not buy any player. They will only go for Chelsea tired lsgs
What a nuisance this transfer talk about Benjamin Sesko & Victor Gyokeres is all
talk but no conclusion.
Klopp is behind Sesko transfer to Arsenal that’s the reason. Gunners can keep on dreaming Klopp will not let go Sesko to have him.
At the end of the transfer window Arsenal
only get the “ window frame”
There we go again! Arsenal is fond of puffing and huffing. Last season title would have been our’s if a striker had been bought to replace harvetz after his injury, but merino was drafted instead to replace him. This time we’ve been linked with every striker in the world and, as usual, Aterta has been dragging his feet. If Arsenal fail to land any trophy, he should go!
😂 “Window frame” Arteta appears to be a challenge when it comes to transfers. We’ve been searching for a true goal scorer for quite some time now. This should have been our top priority. It seems like Arteta has an aversion to discussing prolific goal scorers.
If Sesko is keen on joining Arsenal then Klop can set upstackle which make negotiations complex but it stop Arsenal but will extend the time of concluded d deal….
I hope his 100million and huge wages tag dont make the rest of our goal contributors simply relax and say ‘fck it! let him earn his wages then!’
The amount I am hearing is too damn much for an untested 14-goals-a-season striker in the bundesliga. We already have the heading prowess of Gabriel, Saliba, Merino and Harverts, why the hell do we need a tall, measly-returns-expensive-goal-scorer for? To hustle for 10 a season in more difficult EPL??
Will rather we sign a guaranteed goal machine like Osimhen for 2 seasons and ship him out if we find out his alleged attitude issue is not to our liking
Our current squad are slowing down from the height of 3 seasons ago, this could be due to fatigue or fading hunger. Any new incomings should have the elements to infuse and renew hunger in our squad. Someone like Osimhen or even a crazy goalkeeper and shithouse monsters like the ones we let go. Not all these damp squibs. All these experimental signings will just serve to maintain our has-been status.
If the rest of our goal contributors thought that it would be very unprofessional indeed and I suspect Arteta would probably have something to say about it.
As for Osimhen, Arteta doesn’t strike me as a coach who would ask Arsenal to bring someone in at a big cost (fee + wages) who could be potentially disruptive. Arteta’s approach seems to be all about prioritising the team, and team building, above an individual.
I agree about the dangers of a slowdown but that’s probably inevitable. You can only march your troops to the top of the hill (and come down again without a trophy) so many times before it has an effect. I don’t think, as some do, that the fact Arsenal has come second will necessarily push them on to finally win the league this season – fourth time lucky. On the other hand, it wouldn’t actually prevent it either (after all, Wenger did it after three second place spots, although several of his players had won trophies previously with Arsenal).
That’s a good response though, I must agree.
We do need a charismatic, booster type signing, like when Jesus and Ramsdale joined us and immediately propelled everyone.
I see that with Osimhen-like characters, I dont see that with a player already looking for the exit door without having even seen the Colney entrance in the first place.
You are not getting the “I have always dreamed of Arsenal since I was a kid” tripe out of this one during his rollout.
Forgot about what Wenger did back then. This is 2025 & we’re not even pinning our hopes on a 4th time lucky situation. Just before,leading up to the start of the season we, the supporters need to know which players are in and out.We also need them to be getting to know each other/ playing together at whatever country which is the norm.
Yes. I only mentioned it as someone in a post a few days ago suggested the scenario that the team would be particularly fired up after three second places as a reason why they could/would win in 2025-26.
Wenger did it, but we shouldn’t forget (as I forget to mention specifically in the earlier post) that he bookended those three second places with title wins. Clearly, we’re in a different situation with no trophy bookends at all!
I think Arsenal will want to get their transfer business concluded as soon as possible but that’s not necessarily in their hands, particularly if the reported “baggage” around possible moves for, say, Sesko or Gyokeres is anywhere near true. Anyway, we’ll see.
Release clause wanted in contract
Serious warning signs
Yes, I read that report but there’s been nothing else since about it as far as I can see. If it’s true though, then clearly Arsenal will need to be very careful. I find it odd that a young player on the possible verge of a big move to a club like Arsenal would insist on something like that though. Anyway, we’ll see.
Yeah, but this ‘story’ was published days after other ‘stories’ said personal terms had been agreed.
I don’t know why Arsenal are this dumb in signing the right front Man and expect to win trophies? How can you compare a 54 goal machine to a 21? Gyokeres, Isak or Osihmen remains the right man for Arsenal if actually we want to make progress next season. Then the addition of Rodrygo would be a huge advantage. Arsenal management wake up
I haven’t got a clue which striker we want to sign the most. Not sure if Arteta and Berta are on a different page. My head says it must be Sesko because he’s who we wanted last season, but then there’s the fact that Gyokeres had a second blistering season, which could have turned some heads. I don’t know what’s up
For me it is Gyiokeres. He has hunger to play for us. Why should it always take unnecessary waste of time and bickering before we agree to buy a player.Other teams know afore hand players they need and they just end their deals without much harangue. PLEASE GO AND BRING IN GYIOKERES and no one else .Period
Pls just bring in Viktor Gyokores only,
Gyokores alone
Gyokores is enough to the trophy drought of over two decades.
MA, Certainly pls forget about Sesko, sad focus on V. Gyokores final!
You have no idea what is happening. Give us all a break from speculation.
Spot on! Sesko wants a release clause he can do one! Get Gyokeres and stop messing about!
Forgot about what Wenger did back then. This is 2025 & we’re not even pinning our hopes on a 4th time lucky situation. Just before,leading up to the start of the season we, the supporters need to know which players are in and out.We also need them to be getting to know each other/ playing together at whatever country which is the norm.