- 19 hours ago
Benjamin Sesko: Arsenal get ‘very big chance of transfer’ message from Fabrizio Romano
Robin Bairner
- 1 Feb 2025 12:20 GMT
- 3 min read
Arsenal have been given a positive message over RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko as manage Mikel Arteta continues to see a solution for the No.9 role before the transfer window shuts.
FootballTransfers revealed in December that Sesko is the Gunners’ top priority when it comes to filling the centre-forward role. Competition, though, could come from Chelsea.
ARSENAL TRANSFER NEWS TODAY: Arteta confident of No.9 deal with crazy offer
STATS
Benjamin Šeško
F (C)
RB Leipzig
Benjamin Šeško
F (C)
RB Leipzig
While Kai Havertz has maintained a good level for Arsenal, there is a desire to upgrade in that area, particularly with Gabriel Jesus having suffered a serious injury and Bukayo Saka, the talisman of Arteta’s side, on the sidelines.
The Arsenal boss has repeatedly indicated his desire to sign a striker, which he confirmed to the media on Friday.
"We are actively looking to find a solution in that position and we will see what the market brings.
"I’m very confident with the work the club is doing, exploring every single opportunity that can have an impact on the team. If we can agree something we will. If we can’t, we won’t.
"We are trying everything that we can, but I don’t want to give any reassurance or not. It doesn’t depend only on us. Our intentions are clear but the possibilities are affected by three parties."
READ MORE: Premier League January transfers 2025: All the Done Deals
Romano reveals Sesko situation
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that there is a “very big chance” of Sesko leaving – but not until the summer.
“Both Sesko and Xavi Simons a very big chance of moving. They will be the big stories of the summer,” Romano told his YouTube channel. “Sesko will be one of the big targets for Arsenal in the summer, Chelsea appreciate him too.
Current ETV
Benjamin Šeško
F (C)
RB Leipzig
Benjamin Šeško
F (C)
RB Leipzig
ETV Range
€44.6M - €74.3M
“Arsenal tried to understand the situation with Sesko in January, but it wasn’t possible. For Sesko, the January transfer window is over.”
Arsenal, who have lost one of their leading wonderkids to Manchester United, have also been knocked back over a move for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, leaving Arteta needing to pull a rabbit out of the hat to land a striker late in the window.
