Arsenal in ‘concrete talks’ to sign £69m striker; Berta in ‘contact’, Arteta a ‘big admirer’
Mikel Arteta’s summer transfer plans gathering pace, with RB Leipzig youngster. Benjamin Sesko emerging as the top striker target for Arsenal.
The 21-year-old was on Arteta’s shortlist last summer, but he agree to spend สมัคร ufabet กับเรา รับโบนัสทันที one more year in Germany.
After scoring 21 goals in 45 appearances across all competitions in 2024/25, Sesko is now expecte to depart amid interest from. Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Spurs.
‘Concrete talks’ are already underway between the Gunners and Leipzig over a potential deal for the Slovenian forward.
The report claims that both clubs keen to reach an agreement early in the window, with. Arsenal’s new sporting director Andrea Berta in direct ‘contact’ with Leipzig director. Marcel Schafer to ‘discuss the conditions of a transfer’.
Leipzig, having faile to qualify for next season’s Champions League, ‘urgently need income’. And view Sesko as one of their ‘top candidates’ to be sold.
Sesko’s release clause – reportedly upwards of €80million (£68.5m) – could be activate this summer,.
This flexibility could allow Arsenal to spread the cost or agree an alternative deal that suits both parties. With the clause structure variably,.
Sesko has enjoye an impressive season in the Bundesliga and is seen as an. Ideal long-term fit for Arteta’s system at Arsenal.
While Arsenal also monitoring Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres – believe to be. Available for €60–70m due to a verbal agreement with the. Portuguese champions – Sesko has firmly move ahead in the pecking order.