RB LEIPZIG would love to sell star player Benjamin Sesko to Arsenal NEXT WEEK.
The Bundesliga club have told the Slovenian forward, 21, they are looking for a quick sale so they can start spending the cash at the start of the transfer window.
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But the situation is complicated because Arsenal are looking at Sesko and Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres and are extremely unlikely to sign both as they also need to strengthen elsewhere.
Arsenal could even prioritise trying to sign in-demand £70million rated Gyokeres, meaning Mikel Arteta’s search for a new striker could turn into a saga and Sesko might have to wait.
Gunners boss Arteta wanted to sign Sesko both last summer and in January.
Leipzig know the north London club remain interested but there have been no further talks.
Leipzig did speak with Sesko this week and told him he can leave as soon as possible.
But the German club are hoping for £85m, although they are likely to get nearer £60m.
Sesko was due to play for the club in a friendly against Santos on Wednesday but was ruled out with a knee injury.
The centre-forward enjoyed an impressive season with Leipzig as he amassed 21 goals and six assists in 45 appearances across all competitions.
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This adds to the Arsenal target’s total of 39 goals and eight assists in 87 appearances ever since his move from Red Bull Salzburg in 2023.
The Slovenian also counts 16 goals in 41 caps with his national team.
Martin Zubimendi, meanwhile, will complete his Arsenal medical in the next few days ahead of a £51m switch from Real Sociedad.
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