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RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko is reportedly in favor of moving to Arsenal this summer.
Mikel Arteta’s side are keen to strengthen in attack in the off-season as Gabriel Jesus has struggled for fitness and form of late, while Eddie Nketiah has fallen out of favour, with Kai Havertz the preferred option. of the Spanish in the lead.
Man United and Chelsea are also interested in 20-year-old Sesko, who has scored 18 goals in all competitions this season.
However, Mirror They report that the Gunners are now in pole position and that the Slovenian prefers a move to the Emirates.
Sesko joined Leipzig last summer after four years with sister club Red Bull Salzburg, where he scored 29 goals in 79 games.
RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko would be in favor of moving to Arsenal this summer
The Slovenian, who also has 11 goals in 28 appearances for his country, has enjoyed an impressive debut season in Germany, scoring 17 goals in all competitions.
It was previously reported that he had a £43m release clause, but Sky Germany He claimed this has increased due to his excellent form, and is now believed to be worth £64m.
Sesko would represent a long-term addition 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, has been at Arsenal’s matches against Chelsea and United over the past month, although the report adds that this is not an entirely unusual situation.
Arsenal hope to strengthen in attack as Mikel Arteta searches for a top-class centre-forward.
Meanwhile, in October, Sesko also dropped a small hint about a possible move to England in the future.
“I’m not thinking about where I want to go next,” he said. “I don’t have a favorite club to be at. It’s important to make the right decision from where I’ve been. I just want to focus here and see what happens.
‘It’s hard to say what will happen, you know? It could be great or not so great!
“Of course, it would be nice to play there (in the Premier League), but let’s focus on now first.”
Sesko enjoyed a brilliant campaign with Leipzig, scoring 18 goals in all competitions.
Leipzig have enjoyed a solid season in the Bundesliga, with Sesko’s side guaranteed a place in the Champions League ahead of their final league match against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday.
Sesko will then head to Euro 2024, with Slovenia competing in the tournament for the first time since 2000.