Arsenal are pushing hard to complete the signing of a “fantastic” striker in the summer transfer window, with sporting director Andrea Berta looking to work his magic.
Arsenal pursuing a striker for this summer
The Gunners have paid the price for not having a top-quality striker this season, with injury problems also clearly not helping Mikel Arteta’s side.
Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus arguably don’t feel like the long-term solutions to lead the line for Arsenal, with an elite signing having the potential to take them up a massive level.
RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko has been talked about as a great option for some time, with a report earlier this month stating that he is interested in the idea of moving to the Emirates at the end of the season.
While the 21-year-old only signed a contract extension at his current club last year, there is a feeling that they won’t stop him from moving on in either 2025 or 2026, should he wish to pursue a new challenge in his career. Now, a fresh update has emerged regarding a potential move to Arsenal.
Berta holds talks with "fantastic" ace over Arsenal move
According to The Boot Room, Berta has held talks with Sesko over a move to Arsenal this summer, looking to persuade him to join the Gunners.
Having missed out on the Slovenian last year, the report states that the north Londoners are “still very much in the mix” for him. He is seen as an option alongside Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres, with both considered more attainable targets than Newcastle United ace Alexander Isak.
Sesko, who is valued at £58m ahead of the upcoming window, stands out as such an exciting addition for Arsenal in the coming months, with the Slovenian seen as one of Europe’s most promising young strikers.
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This season, he has scored 12 goals in the Bundesliga – double Bukayo Saka’s tally in the Premier League – and he also netted 16 time in 41 caps for Slovenia. Meanwhile, football talent scout Jacek Kulig has described him as “fantastic” after some strong form this year.
While some may worry that Sesko is still only 21, and therefore a raw option to come straight in as a key starter for Arsenal, he is mature for his age and is unlikely to be daunted by the pace and power of the English game, given his towering 6ft 5in frame.
