Liverpool open talks to sign Benjamin Sesko

Carlo Garganese

Updated: 9 Mar 2025 11:26 GMT
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Benjamin Sesko, RB Leipzig, 2024/25 — © IMAGO

Liverpool have opened talks to sign Leipzig sensation Benjamin Sesko.

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That is according to Rousing the Kop, with their transfer expert Graeme Bailey reporting that been in contact with Sesko's representatives in the last weeks ahead of a potential summer offer.

It was revealed in Germany earlier this week that Liverpool are interested in signing Sesko, who is already a target for Arsenal.

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Rousing the Kop have now gone further and reported that Liverpool have actually opened talks with Sesko's people.

Bailey claims also that Sesko is open to the idea of joining Liverpool, who are planning to sign a new number nine this summer.

It was recently revealed, and confirmed by FootballTransfers, that his new deal contains a formal release clause that currently stands at €70 million but is expected to rise to €80m by the end of the season.

The news comes as a blow to Arsenal, who have been long-term admirers of the 21-year-old.

Arsenal interest in Sesko

Sesko was Arsenal’s number one attacking target during the last summer transfer window.

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Arsenal had been in negotiations for several weeks with Leipzig and Sesko, and believed that a deal was all but done - with only some formalities to complete before the 21-year-old would agree on personal terms.

Sesko had made it clear in negotiations that he wanted to join Arsenal over other interested clubs such as AC Milan.

And meetings with Sesko’s entourage had all pointed to the striker joining Arsenal.

It then came as a huge shock when it was revealed at the start of June that Sesko would be staying at Leipzig, and he subsequently signed a new contract with the club.

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