Sesko transfer DECIDED! Arsenal learn decision of top target

Tom Weber

Updated: 28 Mar 2025 13:50 CDT
4 min read

Benjamin Sesko has already made up his mind that he will definitely leave RB Leipzig this summer, according to German media.

The Slovenia international is one of football's most sought-after striker commodities. Sesko is a player with unbelievable potential and he could become a veritable world beater in the right environment.

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STATS

Benjamin Šeško

F (C)

RB Leipzig

Benjamin Šeško

F (C)

RB Leipzig

36

Games
17

Goals
6

Assists

The 21-year-old has netted 17 goals across all competitions this term while also providing six assists. It has been a dire campaign for RB Leipzig and this has also affected Sesko at times, with the striker having an up-and-down season.

Nevertheless, he remains in demand. Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd were battling for his signature last summer and all three remain keen on him ahead of the upcoming window.

Arsenal are thought to be the clear favourites to sign him as they have laid significant groundwork for a move. Moreover, Sesko already bought into the Gunners' project last year before ultimately deciding to hone his skills in the Bundesliga for an additional season.

Sesko decides to leave

It was recently revealed, and confirmed by FootballTransfers, that Sesko has a formal release clause in his contract rather than just a gentleman's agreement allowing him to leave in the summer.

The clause, like the one he had last season, is variable and can rise to €80 million. Indeed, the expectation is that he will ultimately be worth €80m in the summer.

However, BILD has now provided a major update on the situation of Sesko. First of all, the German outlet has announced that Sesko has made up his mind and has decided to leave Leipzig, with the chances of him staying described as 'very small.'

Interestingly, the report still speaks of the aforementioned gentleman's agreement and claims that Leipzig would be willing to negotiate with a starting price of €70m rather than €80m.

Additionally, it is revealed that Sesko has already received informal approaches from four clubs, namely Arsenal, Man Utd, AC Milan and Bayern. However, the latter option does not appeal to him as he does not want to be a backup to Harry Kane.

There are also doubts over whether he is willing to consider moves to Man Utd and Milan as both clubs are at risk of missing out on Champions League football.

Sesko will only join a club in Europe's top competition this summer and is eyeing a move to the Premier League. With this in mind, Arsenal are rightly considered the household favourites to sign him.