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RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko is reportedly in favor of a move to Arsenal this summer.
Mikel Arteta’s side are keen to strengthen their attack in the off-season, with Gabriel Jesus struggling for form and fitness in recent times, while Eddie Nketiah has fallen out of favour, with Kai Havertz the Spaniard’s preferred option up front.
Man United and Chelsea are also interested in 20-year-old Sesko, who has scored 18 goals in all competitions this season.
However, The mirror report that the Gunners are now in pole position, with the Slovenian favoring a move to the Emirates.
Sesko joined Leipzig last summer after four years at sister club Red Bull Salzburg, where he scored 29 times in 79 games.
RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko is reportedly in favor of a move to Arsenal this summer
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The Slovenian – who has also scored 11 goals in 28 appearances for his country – has had an impressive debut season in Germany, scoring 17 times in all competitions.
It was previously reported that he had a £43 million release clause, but Heaven Germany claimed this has risen due to his excellent form, which is now believed to be as high as £64 million.
Sesko would be a long-term asset for the Gunners given his age and potential, while speculation over a possible move to the Emirates has only increased in recent weeks.
The striker’s agent, Elvis Basanovic, was present at Arsenal’s clashes with Chelsea and United last month, although the report adds that this is not an entirely unusual situation.
Arsenal are hoping to strengthen their attack, while Mikel Arteta is looking for a top-class striker
Meanwhile, Sesko also dropped a small hint in October about a possible move to England in the future.
“I don’t think about where I want to go,” he said. ‘I don’t have a favorite club. It is important to make the right decision from where I have been. I just want to focus on this and see what happens.
“It’s hard to say what will happen, you know? I can be great or not so great!
‘Of course it would be nice to play there [in the Premier League] but first and foremost, let’s focus on now.”
Sesko enjoyed a brilliant campaign with Leipzig, scoring 18 goals in all competitions
Leipzig have had a solid season in the Bundesliga, with Sesko’s side assured of a place in the Champions League ahead of their final league match against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday.
Sesko will then leave for Euro 2024, where Slovenia will participate in the tournament for the first time since 2000.