Arsenal's search for a new striker has seen them renew the interest in Benjamin Sesko – but RB Leipzig will not sell the Slovenia International this summer cheaply
Arsenal has been told that it costs them a gigantic £ 92.5 million to sign Benjamin Sesko this summer with RB Leipzig ready to play hardball about their wanted striker.
The Gunners are looking for a new No. 9 in the coming transfer window and have set their sights on Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres. Both are connected to numerous top European clubs and are expected to be on the move for the 2025-26 campaign.
Sesko, 21, is an arsenal target in the long term; Last summer the Londoners were only visiting the Slovenia International to sign a new contract with Leipzig.
After they have kept their powder dry in January, Arsenal is now ready to spend big on a new frontman – but a deal for Sesko would not be cheap, where Leipzig demanded more than £ 90 million for their star stitch.
According to the Telegraph, Leipzig is in a strong negotiating position, since Sesko has a contract that runs until 2029. They appreciate him at € 110 million (£ 92.5 million) and are willing to be in the middle of the Premier League interest.
Sesko plundered 21 goals for the Bundesliga-outfit this term in a disappointing campaign that ended in seventh place. Another of their exciting young stars, Xavi Simons, is also linked to Premier League clubs.
While Sesko is a player Arsenal admiration, the North -London outfit have other options: namely Gyokeres, which is thought to be available for £ 60 million and £ 70 million this summer.
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The Swede, 26, has a fan in the form of the new sports director of Arsenal, Andrea Berta, and also enjoyed a fantastic season and scored 54 goals in all competitions for Sporting Lisbon.
Arsenal is also on the market for reinforcements in midfield and a left wing player, while they are strongly connected to the Espanyol goalkeeper, Joan Garcia.
Leroy Sane has emerged as a new target to strengthen Mikel Arteta's options in the attack and is a player who knows the Spaniard from his time in Manchester City. Sane, 29, no longer has a contract at the end of next month.
Martin Zubimendi is ready to become the first summer transfer of the club; The playmaker will undergo a medical implant before he leaves Real Sociedad for £ 51 million.