In our most recent game, a 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb, one of the goal scorers was Kai Havertz, who netted a thumping header into the back of the net from a delightful ball by Gabriel Martinelli. That brilliant finish marked his second goal in as many games, following his strike against Aston Villa in the previous match. While it’s encouraging to see him scoring with some consistency now, it’s still clear that Arsenal need a new centre-forward.
There have been varying reports over the past few weeks regarding which forward the club might sign before the imminent closure of the transfer window. In recent days, Benjamin Sesko has emerged as a recurring name that has certainly excited Gooners. However, it remains to be seen whether Arsenal will make a concrete move for the RB Leipzig frontman.
The latest update concerning a move for him this month is both encouraging and frustrating. According to Sky Sports’ Dharmesh Sheth, Arsenal are currently discussing internally whether signing Sesko is possible in this window. Leipzig, however, has made it clear they won’t sell the Slovenian international this month. Despite their elimination from the Champions League, they consider him a key player for the rest of their Bundesliga campaign, especially as they sit just a point outside the top four.
To me, it feels as though Arsenal aren’t being aggressive enough in their pursuit of him. If they were, I doubt the board would still be locked in discussions about whether signing him might disrupt Leipzig’s season. By now, the club could have tested Leipzig’s resolve with a bid to see where they truly stand. While the deal would undoubtedly be a complicated one to pull off in this window, it’s hard not to feel that Arsenal should be doing more.
There’s still time left to get a deal done, so we shouldn’t write off the possibility just yet. But tell me, Gooners—do you genuinely think we’ll bring anyone in this window, let alone Sesko?
Thoughts in the comments, Gooners!
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May be, but very unlikely.
We are rarely aggressive with or targets. So, it’s more of the same.
I seem to remember we were very aggressive regarding Partey, Rice Raya and Saliba.
What more can the club do, if RB say no deal?
Offer a ridiculous amount of money, only to be slaughtered by the fans for paying over the odds, as was the case with Havertz for example?
i hope we get 1 or 2 players but i doubt it .. i think Arteta should get the players that are their to work on there finishing and we wouldnt be so goal shy..seems like they struggle to even hit the target these days
Sesko has been talked about as potentially brilliant for a few years, but still has a lot to prove imo, and we shouldn’t be dropping 10s of millions on him unless we’re extremely confident he is going to become brilliant within a very short period of time.
This is the sort of thing utd have done with players like martial and hojland (and Anthony?) – pay big money based on their potential, without accounting for the time it will take for them to reach their potential and the risk that they might not ever reach it.
From what I’ve seen (which is far from sufficient to make a call, admittedly), I wouldn’t go above 30m for sesko. He has talent, but I haven’t seen he has the fire in his belly to become top class. I would hope our scouts will know much better than me though!
👍 Davi. Better intermediate and long-term planning should not be sacrificed for short-term gain especially when a high degree of uncertainty in outcome and high potential for being hard done is present. Sure, analyze the market and take action if what appears to be a sound move happens to be available because of another club’s circumstances (such as the Trossard deal for example) but do not overextend.
Common sense prevails BB and Davi.
We should only sign him if the club thinks it’s the right deal, not because fans want to spend Mr Kronkie’s money.
Having said that, I would welcome him with open arms, if Davi’s estimate of £30 million would work!!
Vhalovic is the one we go for along with Lookman from Atlanta. Both into the last 18months of their deals, arnt going to break the bank and are ready to go now. A decent bid for either and they will come to the table.
Jesus is out indefinitely, Saka to March but God knows how he will return, the last thing we want to do is rush him back so we need a winger and CF also as Kia isn’t a Striker or a winger, plus Sterling is still baffling to me.
Vhalovic would suit our game style with set pieces & 1 touch finishing on a plate to which we miss bucket loads. Lookman is quick and tricky but with a good eye for goal from the wing.
We need players now to hit the ground running as we can’t wait until the summer and the rest will be hard to get in January.