The Benjamin Sesko sweepstakes during this summer transfer window have taken another twist, according to reports in Germany.
The RB Leipzig striker has been a long-time Arsenal target, with the club having had offers rejected in May last year and the most recent January transfer window.
The Gunners are keen to bolster their attacking options having finished second in the Premier League for a third-straight season.
Sesko is their priority signing but however, according to German reporter Florian Plettenberg no bid has yet been submitted – and that is down to one key reason.
Leipzig value Sesko between £68million and £85m – figures the north London outfit are reportedly unwilling to reach.
He adds that Arsenal and Sesko’s camp remain in contact, but personal terms between the two parties are not yet fully agreed.
Benjamin Sesko remains Arsenal’s top target this summer but that could change, claim reports
Mikel Arteta is keen to bolster Arsenal’s attack this summer after a third-straight second-place
If talks cannot progress for Sesko, Arsenal have Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres on their radar
Furthermore, Plettenberg claims that the Mikel Arteta’s side are succession planning and are still monitoring the situation with Sporting’s wantaway striker Viktor Gyokeres.
If Gyokeres can leave for his verbally agreed fee with the Portuguese club, believed to be between £51-59m, then the north London outfit will remain interested
However, as reported by Mail Sport earlier this month, Sesko – who scored 21 goals and registered six assists in all competitions last season, including four in the Champions League – wants the move.
Leipzig only finished seventh in the Bundesliga in 2024-25 and will not be able to offer their star striker Champions League football next season, while the Gunners will be playing in Europe’s elite club competition.
The in-demand 22-year-old Slovenian has already rejected a move to Saudi side Al-Hilal, such is his preference to join Arsenal.
