Benjamin Sesko remains one of the strikers admired by Arsenal, with manager Mikel Arteta reportedly drawn to the qualities of the Slovenian frontman. The Gunners have been monitoring him closely and view him as a potential solution to their goalscoring needs.
Arsenal made significant efforts last summer to secure Sesko’s signature, but the striker opted to remain with RB Leipzig and even signed a contract extension. That decision appeared to end Arsenal’s immediate pursuit, yet the situation has changed following what has been described as an underwhelming campaign for the German side. Now, Leipzig is open to selling him, and Arsenal’s interest has not diminished.
Arsenal Still Tracking Sesko Despite Rising Fee
Sesko continues to feature prominently on Arsenal’s shortlist, and the club is maintaining regular internal discussions about potential striker targets. Arteta, alongside Andrea Berta, is currently evaluating the available options, aiming to secure the best possible addition ahead of the new season. The club is aware of the importance of strengthening its forward line to remain competitive at the top of English and European football.
However, a significant obstacle has emerged in Arsenal’s pursuit of Sesko. As reported by The Sun, RB Leipzig is demanding a fee of £92.5 million for the striker. This valuation reflects Sesko’s potential and market value, but also raises questions given his relative inexperience at the top level.
High Price May Shift Arsenal’s Focus to Gyokeres
Although Sesko is widely regarded as a promising talent, his high asking price could influence Arsenal’s strategy. The fee set by Leipzig may prompt the club to explore more cost-effective alternatives. One such alternative is Viktor Gyokeres, who has also been on Arsenal’s radar.
If Sesko is valued significantly higher than Gyokeres, the Gunners may opt for the Swedish international instead. While Sesko is undoubtedly a fine striker, Arsenal must weigh the financial demands of the deal against other viable options that may offer better value and immediate impact.
The coming weeks will be crucial as Arsenal continue their search for a striker who can elevate their attacking output and support their ambitions for the season ahead.
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Might aa well we pay the £140 mill for Isak.
Everyone else is a gamble
Jonathon David on a free is not a gamble?
Grandad, a lot of talk of him going to Napoli.
But what if Isak also tanks in a new team / club? Remember Torres?
I think all transfers are a gamble.. We can’t be so sure about anything.
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I’m pretty sure Sesko isn’t coming now. It’s clearly complicated negotiation for any suitor and eventual winner of his signature as club can demand what they want for him and get a bidding war going. Arsenal can’t just say it’s Sesko we want, click online and simply go and pick him up at back end of trading estate – like with Murky to Chelsea selling club could prefer upfront amount and stage payments from rival bidder.
Gyokeres slightly different, as player has an agreement with selling club who are demanding only about £65M. Gyokeres has more choice than Sesko, and pretty sure he will join Liverpool who are currently in negotiation with him. The fact there’s still at least one major player inside Arsenal hierarchy not sold on Gyokeres is pushing it towards Gyokeres signing for another club isn’t it? And you would have thought they had plenty of time to make their mind up by now, so unlikely to convert on way to Damascus.
I’m not even sure Sesko or Gyokeres are the best options, i’ve twigged how mature Alvarez now is, proper leading from the front number 9, no longer the bench player at Man City, he will at least relentlessly press off ball much better than either Sesko or Gyokeres could.
30 goals in Spain league worth about 100 in Portuguese Farmers League?
Nobody pays that kind of money for Sesko
There must be cheaper but equally good options out there
I had mentioned a name like Joao Pedro before.
Even though Brighton are another hard bargainers, I’d rather go for a PL- boiled player
That would be paying through the nose.
I’ve always rated Jonathon David, but apparently not a popular option in here. Paying rediculous money for Sesko, who is not at his prime yet, is stupid imo. Sesko in the long run yes, but definitely not now at this high asking price.
I don’t get it – David would immediately improve us and would come for free. He’s probably not a super striker but does everything well and is a good finisher. Even if he wasn’t leaving on a free, he’d still be a relatively low risk signing because he’s proven himself consistent over a number of seasons.
I hope we’ve at least tried to get him, but it sounds like he’s going somewhere else.
Not “too much” but WAY too much!
A whopping 92.5 M for Sesko, exactly 20M more than what we paid for Nicolas Pepe some six years ago. And what did we get in return? A player who couldn’t perform in the spotlight.
Talk about taking the p###!