Arsenal remain in the transfer market for a striker despite the news that Benjamin Sesko has decided to stay at RB Leipzig for another season as the Gunners have three more names on their list.
The Slovenia star was admired by several clubs heading into the summer transfer window but has concluded that staying in Germany is best for his career and will make a big move further down the line once he has developed more.
Arsenal were one of these teams as Mikel Arteta wants to add a new number nine to his squad ahead of the 2024/25 campaign. Sesko’s decision is a blow to the Gunners but the North London club have three more names on their list of forward targets.
According to Ben Jacobs, Arsenal are keeping an eye on Evan Ferguson, Viktor Gyokeres and Joshua Zirkzee.
It remains unknown which striker the Premier League club will pursue the hardest, but Jacobs suggests it will be the Bologna star should his move to AC Milan fail to materialise.Benjamin Sesko was a top target for ArsenalMore Stories / Latest News
Three names on Arsenal’s list of forward targets
Writing in his latest exclusive column for CaughtOffside’s The Daily Briefing, Jacobs has provided an update on Arsenal’s search for a new striker.
“Arsenal are searching for another striker after Benjamin Sesko decided to stay at Leipzig. A renewal, on new lucrative terms, was always a concrete possibility,” the transfer expert said.
“Arsenal’s pitch was strong, but Sesko felt staying an extra was better for his development. There is a gentleman’s agreement he can still be sold in the summer of 2025.
“Arsenal have plenty of other options on their list, including Evan Ferguson and Viktor Gyokeres. They are also keeping a very close eye on the Joshua Zirkzee situation. Milan are pushing to complete a deal, but if it falls through I expect Arsenal to be in the conversation for the Bologna striker.”
Benjamin Sesko transfer news as Arsenal and Chelsea learn massive decision from top striker target this summer after new RB Leipzig contract agreed
Benjamin Sesko will not be joining either Arsenal or Chelsea this summer. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Slovenian striker will remain at RB Leipzig after agreeing to a new contract.
The 21-year-old had been a top target for both London clubs as they seek to try and reinforce their frontlines. Manchester United were also interested.
After Sesko managed a strong end to the season with seven goals in his last seven Bundesliga games, his initial release clause of £43million is thought to have risen to £55million. That didn’t put the interested teams off though, with a fight to bring the forward to the Premier League hotting up.
However, despite some suggestions already this summer that Sesko would turn down a big offer from Leipzig, it is now reported that he will be staying in Germany. Romano says that Sesko will now have a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ with Leipzig over a future exit.
It suggests that the player could be on the move in just 12 months time. That still comes as a blow to Arsenal and Chelsea as they aimed to boost their attacking departments.
Sesko’s agent, Elvis Basanovic, had been attending games involving Chelsea, Arsenal, and United in the final months of last season. He will now be on show for fans at Euro 2024 as he prepares to take on England in Group C.
