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Daily Mail
a day ago
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- Daily Mail
Revealed: How much Arsenal will have to pay for top striker target Benjamin Sesko after RB Leipzig 'drop price' for Slovenian star
Arsenal 's top striker target Benjamin Sesko will reportedly be available for around €70million (£60m) this summer. Mikel Arteta is keen to sign the Slovenian forward after another impressive season which saw him net 21 goals in 45 games in all competitions. The Gunners are long-term admirers of the RB Leipzig star and they had offers rejected for him in January An array of top European clubs and Saudi side Al-Hilal hope to land him this summer, but Sesko wants to remain in Europe. The 22-year-old, who joined Leipzig from RB Salzburg two years ago, is reportedly eager to move on this summer, despite being contracted at the German side until 2029. Leipzig are said to want a deal completed sooner rather than later in the summer, so they can spend more heavily in the transfer market. While they were 'dreaming' of a €80m (£68m) to €100m (£85m) payout for the striker, they have accepted that a more realistic fee for the young star is a €70m (£60m) base fee with add ons, according to Bild. Arteta is a huge fan of Sesko and is extremely keen on a move but there has been no contact between the clubs yet, the report adds. Sesko potentially dangled his strongest hint yet that he is interested in the Gunners. Arsenal fans may be encouraged to learn that Sesko has followed the club on Instagram. It is by no means confirmation of a move, but it at least indicates that Sesko - or whoever is managing his account - is interested in the north Londoners. Meanwhile, Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta reportedly favours Viktor Gyökeres because he has proven his quality for longer. Berta wants to make five signings but has a wide range of potential targets if their principal ambitions don't come off. Gyokeres would cost around £65m and is still desperate for a move to the Premier League following a stunning season where he scored 53 goals and added 13 assists in 52 games for Sporting. However, there are reservations at the Emirates over whether he will be able to translate that form to the Premier League.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Benjamin Sesko's asking price changes again to put Arsenal on red alert
Arsenal are interested in signing Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig this summer but have been biding their time, with Viktor Gyokeres another option being considered Arsenal have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Benjamin Sesko after RB Leipzig reportedly dropped their asking price. The Gunners are yet to sign a centre-forward in the summer transfer window but have made Sesko their top transfer target. Mikel Arteta knows they need a top-class striker to bolster their attack following a third straight second-placed finish in the Premier League. Sporting director Andrea Berta is the man tasked with signing one and has explored deals for Sesko and Sporting Lisbon goal machine Viktor Gyokeres. But things have gone quiet of late, much to the annoyance of some supporters, who are desperate for a striker to be signed. However, it now seems as though Arsenal 's patience could be rewarded, with Bild reporting that Leipzig are backing down from their previous stance. It was previously thought that the German side were demanding a fee of between €80million and €100m (£68m and £85m) for Sesko. That had put off the Premier League side, who reacted by exploring alternative options. But now it is being suggested that a fee of €70m (£59.7m) might be enough for the 22-year-old, who is under contract with Leipzig until June 2029 and scored 21 goals in 45 games across all competitions last season. Arsenal are long-term admirers of Sesko and believe he is a better bet than Gyokeres for a few reasons. The Slovenian international is five years younger than the 27-year-old former Coventry City striker and is playing in a more competitive division, with the Bundesliga rated higher than the Portuguese top flight. Sesko is open to moving to the Premier League this summer, but his agent is taking a different approach to Gyokeres, who has fallen out with Sporting's hierarchy. Asked about rumours that he had been lobbying Leipzig to lower their asking price, Elvis Basanovic said: 'This is far from truth. 'We respect RB Leipzig and I am 100 per cent convinced RB Leipzig will also respect our decision for the next step when we decide to do it. Even if there may be – or will be – a strong desire of the player to move to a certain club, we will never force or blackmail RB Leipzig. 'I believe this is not the right way, because the way you actually exit from the club shows your values. Values that you are bringing into a new club. I can understand in very big transfers, there are a lot of different interests but no matter what, I believe in football world should be more respect. 'So that's why we do things in the right way or we don't do them. It's very simple, even maybe in the media it looks very complicated.'
Metro
2 days ago
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- Metro
Benjamin Sesko asking price changes again after Arsenal's transfer concerns
RB Leipzig have privately decided to drop their asking price for Arsenal target Benjamin Sesko. Arsenal have explored deals to sign Sesko and Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres as they attempt to bring in a new centre forward to spearhead their Premier League title challenge next season. The Gunners have held talks with Sporting over a move for the Sweden international and have seen an initial proposal worth €55 million (£46.8m) plus a further €10m (£8.5m) in add-ons turned away. The club are still to make any offers for Sesko at this stage but the Slovenia international is believed to be Mikel Arteta's preferred option out of the two. Earlier this month, it was reported RB Leipzig were demanding a fee between €80m and €100m (£68m and £85m) for their striker – a price Arsenal have been unwilling to meet. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. With no movement for a number of weeks, Bild report Leipzig are already backing down over those demands, reporting €70million (£59.7m) is a more realistic price. Arsenal's interest in Gyokeres meanwhile has been complicated by a tense stand-off between the club and player. The former Coventry City star is demanding to leave this summer, believing promises have been broken over the fee he can leave for. In contrast, Sesko's agent recently revealed they will not attempt to force a transfer away this summer. Asked about rumours he is pressing Leipzig to lower their demands, Elvis Basanovic said: 'This is far from truth. 'We respect RB Leipzig and I am 100% convinced RB Leipzig will also respect our decision for the next step when we decide to do it. More Trending Man behind viral video of fight at Ibiza hotel pool is a pro-footballer 'Even if there may be – or will be – a strong desire of the player to move to a certain club, we will never force or blackmail RB Leipzig. 'I believe this is not the right way, because the way you actually exit from the club shows your values. Values that you are bringing into a new club. 'I can understand in very big transfers, there are a lot of different interests but no matter what, I believe in football world should be more respect. 'So that's why we do things in the right way or we don't do them. It's very simple, even maybe in the media it looks very complicated.' MORE: Bryan Mbeumo sends message to Thomas Frank as second Man Utd bid is rejected MORE: Arsenal make approach to sign Brazilian star in cut price deal MORE: Dortmund interested in £35m Chelsea star as Jamie Gittens transfer gets closer
Evening Standard
2 days ago
- Sport
- Evening Standard
Viktor Gyokeres 'has Arsenal FC change of heart' after Manchester United contact
Gyokeres was then said to have told friends and family that he will sign for Arsenal this summer, despite the Gunners being in talks with both Sporting and RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko over summer deals, before making a decision on one.
The Independent
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Arsenal pre-season friendlies 2025: Full schedule and results
Mikel Arteta 's bid to finally bring major silverware back to Arsenal will begin in pre-season as the Gunners look to finally end their trophy drought. Arteta's side endured another campaign of near misses last term, finishing second in the Premier League for a third successive season as well as crashing out in the Champions League to eventual winners Paris Saint-Germain. Having been plagued by injury woes over the past year, the club are set to bring in numerous high-profile signings, with a striker and defensive midfielder at the top of their wish list. Pre-season will allow Arteta to see how his new boys – which could include the likes of Benjamin Sesko and Martin Zubimendi – shape up ahead of what could be a defining campaign for the Spaniard's legacy. Here's everything you need to know about Arsenal's pre-season fixtures. When does Arsenal's pre-season begin? Arsenal's pre-season will begin with a training camp in Spain before they head to Singapore on July 19 for their tour of Asia. Arsenal's pre-season fixtures All kick-off times BST July 23: AC Milan - Singapore National Stadium, Singapore, 12:30pm July 27: Newcastle United - Singapore National Stadium, Singapore, 12:30pm July 31: Tottenham Hotspur - Kai Tak Stadium, Hong Kong, 12:30pm
