Arsenal's search for an out-and-out goal scorer could end this summer, and 21-year-old Benjamin Sesko is one name that has long been on the Gunners' Radar
It was reported that RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko preferred a move to Arsenal last year, but the Gunners may have to say goodbye to a dazzling sum to protect his services now. The side of Mikel Arteta went through a tumultuous season 2024/25, which again ended without silverware or a grand finale.
They were forced to settle for second place in the Premier League for the third year in a row, and a Champions League run ended in disappointment about the hands of Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-final. A remarkable statistics that came from a season full of injuries was that for the first time in 1924 no Arsenal player did the 10 league goals Tally reached.
For a long time, recruiting a striker in the agenda of the Noord -London club, and Slovenian Wonderkind Sesko has been a name that has constantly seen itself with a move to the Emirates. In May 2024, Mirror Football reported that the 21-year-old preferred the Outfit of Arteta above other likely lovers, although now the road to completing his transfer has been all the more expensive.
In the midst of reports that Sesko connected to the Premier League 12 months ago, it was revealed that he would rather end up with the Gunners from Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United. This revelation was followed in January by the claim that a £ 60 million men's agreement had been reached between the player and his German employers, which means that he could leave for that amount this summer.
It was said that a significant offer had been sufficient for Leipzig in January to separate with Sesko, and although Barcelona's eye was caught besides the interested gunners, such an offer never arrived.
Fast-Forward to the here and now and new reports suggest that £ 60 million would not be sufficient for Vrijers Arsenal to secure Sesko's services. Instead, De Telegraaf now reports that a price tag of £ 92 million has been hit on the sniper.
Sesko collected 21 goals in 45 games for Leipzig during the past campaign, although missing European football with his club, it is likely that finances have to be collected.
Arsenal reportedly discussed internally whether he should go ahead and tries to close a deal with Leipzig, with Chelsea also interested, or AIM efforts to sign sporty CP star Viktor Gyokeres. When asked in April about what can happen this summer, Sesko replied: “We will see what is happening. It is open, everything can happen.”
Arteta has also remained cautious about Arsenal's plans for this upcoming window, but shows that although a first budget and plan have been introduced, the option to break the bank is there andrea Berta is there.
“The thing is that the budget is like when you have your wedding, you plant your wedding with your wife and you give her a budget and never less, it's always more,” Arteta admitted.
“When you build a house, it is always more. Normally this happens. You reach yourself for different scenarios. Then unfortunate things happen. Sometimes we want a player, and suddenly we have an injury, or that player is injured.
“There are so many variables that can happen, but there is a budget. There is always an idea of ​​what we can do, what we can improve, what the priorities will be, and let's see if we can do it.”
It is still too considered where the attacking attention of Arsenal will play in the first place, but with the window that is briefly open from Sunday to 10 June because of the Club World Cup, Berta and Co can be wise to move quickly and ultimately to solve the beautiful problem of Arteta once and for all.