Revealed: Why Benjamin Sesko was ‘reluctant’ to sign for Arsenal during summer 2024 transfer window as Gunners continue to monitor £55m RB Leipzig striker
The reasons for Benjamin Sesko’s reluctance to complete a transfer to Arsenal have been revealed, with the Gunners still tracking the RB Leipzig star.
- Gunners wanted to land more firepower
- Presence of Havertz worked against them
- Remain keen on Slovenian frontman
WHAT HAPPENED?
The highly-rated striker emerged as a target for Premier League heavyweights during the summer window of 2024. Mikel Arteta was eager to bring another goalscorer into his ranks alongside the likes of Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
According to the Daily Mail, it is the presence of Germany international Havertz at Emirates Stadium that led Sesko to shun any interest from north London. The 21-year-old frontman has said to have had “concerns he would be second choice”.
DID YOU KNOW?
Sesko ended up signing a new contract with Leipzig, with there a buy-out clause within those terms that interested parties can trigger if they are prepared to part with £55 million ($71m). A number of clubs across Europe are said to be mulling over their options.
WHAT NEXT?
Arsenal are still among the interested parties, despite Sesko’s initial reluctance to head down that career path. He has registered a further seven goals this season, after hitting 18 in 2023-24, and the Slovenia international may yet end up in English football.
