Arsenal likely to move for Sesko this summer

The January transfer window has come and gone, and despite all the rumours of various targets throughout the first half of the season, Arsenal have not added a centre-forward to their ranks. According to the Independent, they were most keen on RB Leipizig’s Benjamin Sesko, but the services of the Slovenia international would’ve cost an extra £50 million halfway through the campaign, with the German club feeling he has a big role to play in their pursuit of Champions League football for 2025/26.

On the other hand, Sesko agreeing to stay put at the moment is likely a part of an arrangement which should see Leipzig reduce their asking price in the summer, allowing Arsenal to swoop in while still pursuing reinforcements elsewhere – Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, as well as a new winger.

The Gunners apparently considered a move for Alvaro Morata, before the Spain captain left AC Milan for Galatasaray, but they felt that Morata simply does not bring the sort of pressing they expect from a central attacker.