Arsenal lead race for Benjamin Sesko, need to trigger Re clause
According to recent reports in Germany, Arsenal are leading the race to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko this summer. The Gunners are looking to add a striker to their ranks, with the Slovenian striker attracting attention, but the club must trigger his release clause by the end of June.
Benjamin Sesko played in different Slovenian clubs during his youth. The youngster played in the youth teams of Radece, Rudar Trbovlje, Krsko and Domzale from 2010 to 2019 before eventually moving to Austria to join RB Salzburg’s senior team.
In June 2019, the Slovenian striker signed his first three-year professional contract with RB Salzburg at the age of 16. After making 55 appearances for the Austrian club, he signed for German side RB Leipzig in the summer of 2023 for a reported transfer fee. of around 24 million euros.
Now, according to Metro, Arsenal are interested in signing Benjamin Sesko and are in pole position to sign him in the upcoming summer transfer window. However, the Gunners are expected to trigger the striker’s €65m (£56m) release clause by the end of June, before the clause in his contract expires.
The 21-year-old is also said to be keen on a move to the Emirates. The youngster’s agent was spotted in the stands during Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford a few weeks ago. So, if the player decides to move this summer, North Londoners seem to be the most likely destination.
The Slovenian international joined RB Leipzig in 2023 on a five-year contract. Although he only arrived a year ago, there is a lot of speculation surrounding the striker’s future. He has already established himself as one of the best strikers in the Bundesliga this season, having scored 14 goals in 31 league matches.
Chelsea and Arsenal presented very strong offers to Benjamin Sesko. The importance for their teams, the salary and the duration of the contract are very good according to sources.
Both very keen to beat Manchester United to his signature. #CFC #AFC @TEAMtalk. pic.twitter.com/d7eoTY5J5v
– Fraser (Fletcher) Gillan (@FrazFletcher) June 5, 2024
The youngster scored consistently, setting the record as the youngest Bundesliga player to score in seven consecutive matches at the age of 20 years and 356 days. It was his strong performances that made the Gunners interested in him. He has excellent physique, speed and strength and can be a major asset for manager Mikel Arteta.
While Arsenal are in the lead to secure the services of Benjamin Sesko, they face stiff competition from rival PL clubs. Chelsea and Manchester United have been tracking him for some time and are ready to step in by triggering his release clause.
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Arsenal will be a great place for Benjamin Sesko to develop and progress in his career. Mikel Arteta has a plan in place and knows what he expects from his players. The youngster will benefit from competent guidance and coaching at the Emirates to hone his skills, while playing with high-quality teammates.
Meanwhile, RB Leipzig are also willing to offer the Slovenian striker a new contract to keep at the club which will result in a dramatic increase in his salary. It remains to be seen whether the youngster will continue at the Bundesliga club beyond the transfer window or choose to leave. Let’s see how this transfer saga plays out.
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