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Arsenal and Chelsea Sesko transfer takes twist
Suraj Radia
- Updated: 19 May 2024 09:06 BST
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Benjamin Sesko is a wanted man this summer, with the RB Leipzig striker being tracked by multiple Premier League clubs, however any teams looking to sign him may have to act quick to secure his signature.
Sesko is reportedly wanted by the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea after scoring 14 goals in 17 starts during his debut campaign for Leipzig.
The 20-year-old has an appealing release clause in his contract with the Bundesliga side, and reports in Germany have uncovered more details about the conditions of a transfer.
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Sky Sport Germany reporter Philipp Hinze revealed that the release clause must be activated before the end of June, making a transfer difficult for most interested teams.
The release clause could also have risen as high as €72 million, based on performance-related conditions, however the price has been confirmed as €65m following the end of the German season this weekend.
Sesko still has four years remaining on his contract, having only joined Leipzig last summer from affiliate club RB Salzburg for a fee of around €24m.
Premier League sides could face competition for Sesko
With release clauses usually paid up front in one payment, there are not thought to be many teams with the financial ability to conclude a deal imminently, although Leipzig may be tempted into a more expensive transfer with structured payments.
However, with Sesko likely to feature for Slovenia at this summer’s European Championships, Leipzig may look to demand a significantly higher fee if the wonderkid ends up impressing during the tournament.
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Arsenal are thought to have the strongest interest in Sesko but Mikel Arteta’s side are already at their PSR limits this season and it is a similar situation for United and Chelsea.
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The likes of Newcastle and Milan are also said to be interested in Sesko, meaning there could be a bidding war for the Leipzig star even if the release clause expires in June.
