Arsenal in Advanced Discussions Regarding Potential £90 Million Recruitment: Media Claims
Arsenal's lackluster season left them yearning for more — not just silverware, but a genuine striker. The Gunner's trophy cabinet gathered dust as injuries and a striking vacancy hampered their efforts.
Now, aiming to fill this crucial position, Arsenal's sights are set on no less than the world's top strikers. Viktor Gyokeres, ranked sixth in our website's list, has purrfed fine form in Portugal recently, attracting attention. But, with a hefty price tag, it seems the club may be looking elsewhere.
Benjamin Sesko has been on Arsenal's radar for quite some time now. Reports suggest that the 21-year-old's departure from RB Leipzig this summer is imminent, leaving the stage clear for suitors.
According to German journalist Florian Plettenberg and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, talks between Arsenal and Leipzig regarding a potential Sesko deal have already begun. However, doubts over whether Arsenal can finance any deal, with Sesko's release clause set at €80 million, linger. This figure is lower than the €100 million rumored in Gyokeres' contract, but still a considerable investment for the Gunners.
Should they manage to strike a deal around Sesko's market value of €65 million, as estimated by Transfermarkt, it would be a shrewd piece of business for Arsenal. The pressure on Gabriel Jesus to stay fit would ease, and the midfield maestro Kai Havertz could reclaim his preferred attacking role.
Insider information suggests that it's looking increasingly difficult for Leipzig to keep Sesko, with no Champions League football looming and the club seemingly resigned to Sesko's probable departure.
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Arsenal is eyeing Slovenian striker Viktor Gyokeres and 21-year-old Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig for their striking vacancy, both ranked high in European-leagues' sports-analysis lists. Talks between Arsenal and Leipzig regarding a potential Sesko deal have already begun, with a hefty price tag on Gyokeres and a €80 million release clause on Sesko, making it a significant investment for the Premier League club.
