Arsenal Receives Commitment from 13-Goal Striker as £70m Bid Looms
Benjamin Sesko willing to move to Arsenal
RB Leipzig’s striker, Benjamin Sesko, has reportedly expressed his desire to join Arsenal, giving the Gunners a new boost in their pursuit of the player.
Arsenal, in need of additional attacking power, have struggled with their current options, as neither Kai Havertz nor Gabriel Jesus has been particularly effective. To make matters worse, Jesus is now injured, potentially for the remainder of the season, and Bukayo Saka will be sidelined for several months. As a result, Mikel Arteta is keen to strengthen his attacking options.
Frequent links to Sesko have been reported, and according to the Mirror, the striker has already shown interest in moving to the Emirates. It is believed that he prefers a switch to Arsenal over any of their Premier League rivals, and a “gentleman’s agreement” could pave the way for a summer transfer.
With Sesko eager to join Arsenal, the club has an added incentive to secure the deal. The 13-goal striker has been in impressive form this season, and while Barcelona have shown interest, their financial constraints are unlikely to pose a serious challenge to Arsenal’s pursuit.
Arsenal planning £70m bid
Reports suggest that Arsenal could make a £70 million bid for Sesko, possibly as early as January, if they opt to bring in a new forward rather than seek a short-term loan. However, given that Sesko is likely available in the summer, the Gunners may choose to wait until then. The player’s agent has indicated that a January transfer is unlikely unless a significant offer is made.
Arteta’s need for more attacking options
Mikel Arteta has acknowledged the need for more depth in attack, stating after a 2-2 draw with Aston Villa that the team is currently “very short” in that area. However, Arsenal have been cautioned about the potential risk of signing Victor Osimhen, whose attitude has been questioned. Meanwhile, Viktor Gyokeres appears to be off the table, with Manchester United expected to outbid Arsenal for his signature.
In other news, Arsenal are reportedly keen on retaining midfielder Jorginho, despite earlier suggestions that they might look to offload him. Flamengo are in discussions with Jorginho, but no wage agreement has been reached yet.