Arteta in DREAMLAND: Arsenal target snubs Chelsea and Man Utd

Cameron Smith

11 Feb 2025 09:00 CST
4 min read

RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko is reportedly set to snub transfer interest from Chelsea and Manchester United in order to join Arsenal this summer.

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The Slovenia international is expected to secure a big-money move during the upcoming transfer window and Arsenal are leading the race for his signature as they look to bring a new centre forward to the club.

Mikel Arteta was hoping to sign a number nine in January, but the Gunners were unable to conduct any transfer business and they will therefore revisit their pursuit of Sesko this summer.

Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres and Ollie Watkins have also been linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium, however Arsenal are pushing to complete a transfer for Sesko and they are hoping to finalise a deal soon.

Sesko is set to leave RB Leipzig this summer and he currently favours a move to north London, according to CaughtOffside.

Chelsea and Man Utd have reportedly submitted enquiries over a possible summer deal for the talented 21-year-old forward, but he prefers Arsenal’s project and the Gunners are now expected to lodge a “significant” offer.

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Benjamin Sesko to join Arsenal?

FootballTransfers understands that Sesko is Arsenal’s top target for this summer and Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that a deal could take place once the 2024-25 campaign concludes.

“For the striker position at Arsenal, it’s very clear; they will do something very big, very important and massive in the summer,” Romano admitted in a recent YouTube video.

“In January, Arsenal were trying to understand the conditions of a deal for Benjamin Sesko, but RB Leipzig immediately closed the doors on a deal - no chance to negotiate with a very clear message from Oliver Mintzlaff, who really wanted to keep Sesko.

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Benjamin Šeško

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Benjamin Šeško

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“In the summer, the feeling is completely different. The understanding is there will be a chance for Sesko to try something new and so Arsenal will be there. He is one of the top strikers on their list and he is also appreciated by other clubs, including Chelsea.

“Arsenal have kept contacts active because they believe that Sesko could be a strong and top candidate for the striker position from next season.”