Arsenal needed a striker signing this summer, and after weeks of uncertainty, it is now clear that striker will not be arriving from the Bundesliga.
While a certain German side hoped to frustrate the Gunners into breaking the bank for their hitman, they have now been left red-faced.
RB Leipzig miss out as Arsenal move on
As per The Athletic, “Sources on the German side of the deal for Šeško indicate there was still room for further negotiations over the fee and his salary, but clearly not enough room to convince Arsenal, who seem to have decided to advance with Gyökeres.”
It is great to see Arsenal being that ruthless!
Šeško’s team mishandled the move
Šeško has played them. Last summer, Arsenal wanted him, he knew that, but instead signed a new deal.
One would imagine that, while signing this new contract, he might have included some fair terms, perhaps a reasonable £60 million release clause, to make a move easier this summer.
But no. He signed a new deal without considering that one of Europe’s giants wanted him so desperately that, after missing out, they opted to change their entire transfer strategy.
Arsenal owed it to Gyökeres to move for him. The Swede was ready to fight an entire club to seal the move.
Šeško and his camp, on the other hand, did nothing and said nothing. Instead, they were busy stating, as per Givemesport:
“Šeško is not competing with anyone. It’s him vs him every day. We have a clear plan for the future. Media talk does not change that.”
With the new striker expected to share the workload with Kai Havertz, those statements clearly hinted at why the Slovenian was always a questionable fit for Arsenal.
It is a relief that Arsenal are no longer entertaining the Benjamin Šeško transfer saga. For now, all he can be is a fan.
Like Dušan Vlahović and Houssem Aouar before him, a chance to move to Arsenal and change your life only comes once, do not miss it..
Thoughts Gooners? Did we get a lucky escape? Or miss out on a generational talent?
Daniel O
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well said.. no dulling no wanty wanty anymore thanks to Berta ❤️🤍
Politics aside, Sesko would’ve been a better investment, but he did not show interest in joining arsenal, no clear indication that he wanted the move especially upon signing a new contract that practically put a financial stumbling block in the way.
Let’s wish him well.
good take. my instinct was for sesko but that’s not to say i didn’t want gyokeres and honestly, i’ve had enough of these players who think its our privilege to have them playing for us and that we should be jumping through hoops. we need players who understand that the privilege is theirs, and gyokeres seems recognising of that. he’s a great player. i’m sure he’ll give 100% every match and that is one thing i expect from any player who pulls on our shirt.
No nonsense. What does he think he is already?
Arsenal is big club they deserve better guys
A (potential) big fish in a small pond will never grown to it’s full potential. Have fun BS, good luck winning the Ballon dor from the Bundesliga.
Are you suggesting he could’ve won it by us 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 ot at all
If reports are to be believed, Sesko wanted a release clause to be inserted in his contract. This meant that he didn’t see his long-term future at Arsenal but somewhere else. I thank Berta for being ruthless with this Sesko saga
At the end of the day, Arsenal has a line in transfer negotiations that they shouldn’t cross, and it appears to have been reached with talks over Sesko.
The alternative to that strategy is, in effect, to give the other club, whoever it is, most or all of what they want. Although it may mean missing out on players occasionally overall it’s the best way I think.
We’ve missed out. And we’re overpaying for the alternative.
There’s no evidence for that – and as Sesko isn’t going to Arsenal apparently – there never can be. I don’t think agreeing to the sort of demands reported in the media (a low-price release clause was mentioned, for example) is “missing out”. Surely, it’s not giving in, isn’t it.
By what I’ve read sesko just wanted arsenal as stepping stone with his 20% profit clause
But lets be honest he doesn’t even score 1 in every 2 games not good stats
Glad we’ve moved on
I can’t really put my finger on it but there has seemed to be a negative undercurrent to this whole thing with Sesko from the very beginning last summer. I’d just figured I was reading too much between the lines and had faith in Edu/MA’s knowledge of the situation and what was likely best for the club.
Im ok with gyokeres signing but dont rule out the possibility of sesko signing for one of our rivals this season. If that happens It will be very intresting to see if he can outscore our talisman.
Who is ‘our talisman’?
Kai Havertz
We missed on this one but, I am glad we did….
I am glad we went for Gyokeres. I was for Šeško until I watched Gyökeres as us in the CL. I was converted from that game.
I was impressed by his hardwork, physicality.
The Transfer might go turn out as a bad one but it was the right call at this moment in time.
All transfers are a risk.
Interestingly, had Sesko signed for Arsenal last summer, he’d have been the main striker for the latter part of the season after all the injuries..
But then who knows whether the injuries won’t have happened if he was in the team.
Nevertheless, it seems he wasn’t really sold on Arsenal. Not last season, Not this either.
Best for all parties to call it quits.
In Sesko, we were buying the future. In Gyk we buy the present. We need those trophies now. The future is already secured in Kelly and Ethan. Gyk is my man
When a player is refusing to lower his wages like Gyökeres did to get this deal complete before reporting for Sporting on This Friday, it shows that players wants to test themselves on biggest stage and Premier League is the best League.
Sesko Dušan Vlahović and Houssem Aouar will rot in hell
RBL a lesser team trying to earn big from an inexperienced playboy in BS who only wanted a pathway; a stage to be known at Arsenal and finding himself at another club. Berta has worked them down. No chance for trials at Arsenal for BS
Me thinks a certain ex pool connection had played a big part in Seiko’s saga
Clubs pussy foot around with these guys and their clubs. Just decide your maximum amount your willing to pay in transfer fees and wages and yes go in below your top price and if their responsive then there’s a chance.
But it’s drags on for so long surely you reach a point well before this and say this is our price and wages-YES OR NO and if they still stuff you around just move on. Club is bigger than any player.
Sesko is a good player but he’s still developing considering his goal tally to Gyokeres. I don’t think he’s worth £80m just yet and if Gyokeres who scores 54 goals in a season and at the peak of his carrier has an affordable price placed on him then he’s worth the deal. If Sesko really wants a switch to the Emirate he shouldn’t have had a contract renewal.
From the news, we hear that Gyokeres actually is a choosing to lose some amount in salary to force a move to Arsenal. He wants to be an Arsenal player. If Sesko thinks he is too important then he is not fit to join the Gunners. Lessons learnt from Vlahovic case.
Gyokeres by all standard is a better and proven business and I’m glad we gave d shot.
Sesko is young no doubt but he appears more of a gamble..
When Man u bought one guy from Ajax with high expectation and ovation but he failed. Right now Gyokeres is proven and can only get better.
From day 1 I had always wished for Gyokeres
Gunnerdin……lads , the narrative is all about Gyokeres v Sesko….the amount of speculation is unreal. Neither are proven in the PL…both involve risk and a lot of money. Arsenal have options…dont rule out a young ” left field ” striker who might complement KH….and please dont forget Ollie Watkins who is a proven goalscorer in the PL and wants to be a Gunner. !!
Feels like a mudryk moment doesn’t it .. we might just have doged a bullet
I wish my view reached Arsenal management.
The delay in signing Gyokeres is creating an uneasy calm in us fans.
Must Arsenal continue to play with the emotions of their fans every window.
I expected by now with all the risk and sacrifices demonstrated by this player, Gyokeres, Arsenal would have by now signed him so that those emotions and love he has for the club will be translated on the pitch.
I am afraid this nilly dilly is creating serious doubts in our minds as fans.