Arsenal make first contact regarding RB Leipzig marksman Šeško
Leipzig's managing director Marcel Schäfer and Arsenal boss Andrea Berta are in contact over a deal for the Slovenian marksman.
Advertisement
While Arsenal are also monitoring other strikers such as Viktor Gyökeres, their interest in Šeško is reportedly very keen.
The north London club's head coach Mikel Arteta is also a big admirer of the 21-year-old forward.
As things stand, Šeško has a release clause this summer rumoured to be around €80 million.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Yahoo
Arsenal, PSG Transfer Target Makes €3.2M Wage Demand to Valencia
PSG could be heading into a transfer battle with Arsenal, AC Milan, Juventus, and Real Madrid for one of Spain's most promising young defenders. But Arsenal have already taken the early lead, reportedly reaching a personal agreement with the player. Despite boasting one of Ligue 1's top defenses last season, PSG's backline is beginning to show signs of wear. Lucas Hernandez has returned to action but is still working his way back from a serious injury. Marquinhos remains a vocal leader, though he's lost some of the explosiveness that once defined his game. Advertisement Presnel Kimpembe continues to play an important role off the pitch, but concerns about his fitness linger. Luis Enrique is encouraged by Lucas Beraldo's progress, but for now, the Brazilian is still viewed as a rotational option rather than a regular starter. Arsenal, PSG target's agent makes demand to ValenciaAccording to a report from Fichajes, Sergio Barila — the agent of Cristhian Mosquera — has raised concerns within Valencia CF after publicly expressing dissatisfaction with the club's latest contract proposal. The report states that Valencia have offered an improved deal through 2028, including a gross salary increase to around €3.2 million. However, Barila reportedly believes the terms still fall well short of what Mosquera deserves given his ability and long-term potential. Advertisement The message is clear: unless the club improves its offer in the coming days, Mosquera could begin exploring options to continue his career elsewhere. Recently, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed that Arsenal have agreed on personal terms with Mosquera. After Valencia rejected Arsenal's initial €14 million bid, the club is preparing a new offer—the Premier League side hope to complete the deal for a fee over €20 million, with talks currently ongoing. Marca has reported that Real Madrid are already weighing their options for next summer's free agents. Arsenal left-back Myles Lewis-Skelly and Mosquera are among the names on their radar. Foot Mercato reported that Mosquera is on PSG's transfer radar this summer to continue injecting youth into the center-back position. A key player for Valencia, the Alicante native could be sold by the club to boost its finances. Nonetheless, it seems Arsenal have the upper hand in this race and if they present an offer that satisfies Valencia, then the Gunners will come away with the talented young defender.
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Yahoo
Arsenal encouraged in Rodrygo pursuit - Thursday's gossip
Arsenal encouraged in pursuit of Rodrygo, Atletico Madrid going all out to sign Cristian Romero, and West Ham reject Tottenham bid for Mohammed Kudus. Arsenal have been encouraged in their £70m pursuit of Brazil forward Rodrygo, who is not guaranteed a starting spot under new Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso. (Mirror) Advertisement Atletico Madrid are willing to go all out to sign Tottenham and Argentina defender Cristian Romero, 27, and are willing to put a deal in place worth about £61m. (AS - in Spanish) West Ham have rejected a £50m bid from Tottenham for Ghana forward Mohammed Kudus, 24. (Talksport) Manchester United want £25m for Jadon Sancho, 25, with Juventus still interested in the England winger. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian) Sancho is prepared to lower his wage demands to join the 36-time Serie A winners. (Eurosport Italia - in Italian) Manchester United are stepping up their interest in Aston Villa and England striker Ollie Watkins, 29, and have held tentative talks with the Midlands club who want a fee of about £60m. (Mirror) Advertisement Napoli boss Antonio Conte is keen to sign Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman, 27, from Atalanta this summer. (La Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian) Newcastle are aiming to tie up a deal for Burnley's English goalkeeper James Trafford, 22, as early as next week and remain in talks with Nottingham Forest for Swedish winger Anthony Elanga, 23. (i paper) Japan winger Kaoru Mitoma, 28, has told Brighton he wants to stay at the club and sign a new deal despite being linked with Bayern Munich (Sky Sports) Nice goalkeeper Marcin Bulka, 25, is set to join Saudi Arabian side Neom, despite Sunderland having a £12.8m bid accepted for the Poland international. (Meczyki - in Polish) Advertisement Sunderland have turned their attention to signing Chelsea's Serbian goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic, 25, but face competition from Aston Villa and Bournemouth. (Times) The Black Cats are also nearing the capture of Union Saint-Gilloise's DR Congo player Noah Sadiki, 20, who can play in defence or midfield. (Sunderland Echo) Italy striker Ciro Immobile, 35, is to terminate his contract with Turkish club Besiktas and join Bologna on a free transfer. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian) Valencia's Spanish defender Cristhian Mosquera, 21, has turned down a lucrative new contract with the La Liga club because he wants to join Arsenal. (Las Provincias - in Spanish) Advertisement Wolves defender Nasser Djiga, 22, might join Rangers on loan for the season having made just five Premier League appearances after joining in February. (Express and Star)
NBC Sports
10 hours ago
- NBC Sports
2025 Tour de France betting: Odds, expert picks, cyclists to watch including Tadej Pogacar, Jonas Vingegaard
The most famous and prestigious race of the cycling season, the Tour de France, begins this weekend. The 23-day, 21-stage odyssey covering 3,338.8km opens in the north of France in Lille on July 5 and of course concludes along the Champs-Elysees in Paris on July 27. This year's field is one of the deepest in history but the defending champion, Tadej Pogacar, is without question the headliner of the 112th edition of the Tour de France. Pogacar is bidding to become only the sixth rider to win four yellow jerseys (previous wins: 2020, 2021, and 2024). A yellow jersey in 2025 would make the 26-year-old Slovenian the youngest four-time winner in the illustrious race's history. Pogacar's primary challenger is Jonas Vingegaard. The 28-year-old from Denmark claimed the yellow jersey in 2023. He is without question the top threat to Pogacar's pursuit of a fourth triumphant ride along the Champs-Elysees later this month. Should this era's greatest riders suffer some measure of misfortune during their respective quests for immortality, additional names to know include American Matteo Jorgenson (among the top climbers in the world), Remco Evenepoel (the world's top time-triallist who finished third last year in his Tour de France debut), and Biniam Girmay (last year's green jersey or 'maillot vert' winner recognizing the Tour's top sprinter). While each of those three may snare an occasional headline over the course of the 23-day race, Pogacar and Vingegaard are the clear class of the 2025 Tour de France. Editor's Note: All 21 stages of the 2025 Tour de France will be broadcast on Peacock beginning with Stage 1 Saturday, July 5 at 6:30AM Eastern. After each stage, join Lance Armstrong for THEMOVE, a live post-race show on Peacock offering incisive perspective on the Tour de France. Betting the 2025 Tour de France NBC Sports' Betting Analyst Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) has handicapped the 2025 Tour de France. These are two of his favorite plays: Yellow Jersey: 'The three-time Tour champion Tadej Pogacar comes into this year's ride in phenomenal form having put together some all-time power numbers in the warmup Criterium du Dauphine last month. The main (and only?) challenger, Jonas Vingegaard has had an up and down prep but comes into this race with a weaker team than in years past which was his main hope to even the power gap. A healthy, crash-free three weeks will find a fourth maillot jaune for the Slovenian superstar and his price in the -250 range represents meaningful betting value as his fair odds should represent an 80 to 85% chance for Pogacar.' Green Jersey: 'The prize for the best sprinter will be hotly contested this year and there is a surprising favorable price, for the top choice by my numbers in Jasper Philipsen at +480. The closer from the Alpecin-Deceuninck team will likely find the top of the podium on a number of stages this year as he has the best lead out man in the business Mathieu Van Der Poel support his bid to reclaim the green jersey. The second choice by my numbers is last year's winner Biniam Girmay at 10/1 and he should not be overlooked to recreate his 2024 magic.' From the amazing scenery of France to the elite cyclists vying for the top prize the sport offers, enjoy the 2025 Tour de France.
