Arsenal are reportedly in ‘concrete talks’ to signal RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko, as per German soccer knowledgeable Florian Plettenberg.
The Gunners maintain a long-term curiosity within the Slovenian worldwide as they tried to rent him final summer time to bolster the frontline. Nonetheless, the participant ultimately opted to stay at Crimson Bull Enviornment by signing a contemporary time period.
After failing to buy him, Arsenal determined to not signal any new striker earlier than the deadline. Nonetheless, it has been reported that, having did not win any trophy as soon as once more this season, Mikel Arteta is lastly planning to buy a brand new No.9 this summer time.
Initially, it appeared like Arsenal determined to shift focus to different choices as Newcastle United star Alexander Isak and Sporting CP ace Viktor Gyokeres had been closely linked with a transfer to the Emirates Stadium.
However, Plettenberg now claims that Arsenal stay eager on signing Sesko as Arteta is a ‘huge admirer’ of him and their sporting director Andrea Berta has already began making ‘concrete talks’ with Leipzig to signal the Slovenian.
The journalist says Arsenal are nonetheless inquisitive about Gyokeres however are exhibiting severe curiosity in Sesko, with the ahead having a £67m launch clause in his present contract.
Sesko to Arsenal
Plettenberg mentioned:
“Arsenal at the moment are in concrete talks with RB Leipzig relating to Benjamin Sesko! Marcel Schäfer and Andrea Berta are in touch. Whereas Arsenal are additionally monitoring different strikers akin to Viktor Gyökeres, their pursuit of Sesko is severe. Mikel Arteta is a giant admirer of the 21 y/o ahead from RB Leipzig. His launch clause for the summer time stands at €80 million. Deal on.”
Sesko is a 6ft 5in tall striker and is fast. He’s good within the air, has an eye fixed for scoring objectives from distance, and is environment friendly in ending off his possibilities. Though Leipzig have struggled this season, he has showcased his goal-scoring prowess, making 27 objective contributions in all competitions.
The 21-year-old has the physicality to flourish within the Premier League and is a extremely proficient participant. Subsequently, he can be a fantastic coup for Arsenal ought to they ultimately handle to safe his service within the upcoming switch window.
