Arsenal had been expected to wait until the summer window to pursue RB Leipzig superstar Benjamin Sesko. However, Vlahovic's contract situation at Juventus has put Arsenal on 'red alert'.

Arsenal is also interested in Benjamin Sesko, a 21-year-old Slovenian striker playing for RB Leipzig. Sesko has a contract until 2029 and is valued at approximately 80 million euros. This season, he has scored 6 goals and provided 3 assists in 10 games. Arsenal views him as a serious candidate to bolster their forward line.

Benjamin Sesko is interested in joining a Champions League club, and if Manchester United's issues persist, he might consider a move to Arsenal instead.

Football London reports that Benjamin Sesko is a primary target for Arsenal. The club is said to be gearing up for a serious bid to secure his transfer to London. RB Leipzig, the German club, is asking for a minimum of 60 million euros for the 21-year-old Slovakian striker, who was bought from RB Salzburg for 24 million euros more than a year ago. Since joining Leipzig, Sesko has scored 29 goals and made 11 assists in 79 appearances.

Arsenal is reportedly preparing a new offensive to sign Benjamin Sesko, the promising 21-year-old striker currently playing for RB Leipzig. Various sources indicate that the London club is determined to invest millions in acquiring his services in the upcoming transfer windows. Sesko is regarded as a great promise in European football, known for his scoring ability, physical strength, and refined technique, making him an ideal candidate for Mikel Arteta's project. Football London has reported that Leipzig will demand a figure exceeding 60 million euros to consider his departure. Arsenal is said to be undeterred by this high valuation and believes Sesko could become a key piece in their attack for the coming years.

Arsenal's main striker target currently is Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig. Sesko recently penned a new deal with Leipzig which includes a 'gentleman's agreement' for him to leave for an achievable price in summer 2025. Arsenal's pursuit of Sesko is due to his availability, but ideally, they would like to sign Isak instead.

Arsenal has shown major interest in RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko over the summer, with Jurgen Klopp potentially playing a key role in shaping Sesko's future and Arsenal's acquisition plans for 2025.

Arsenal made a significant effort to sign Benjamin Sesko during the summer transfer window, but Sesko opted to remain in the Bundesliga for at least another year. It is anticipated that Jurgen Klopp, in his role as the new Red Bull global head of soccer, will influence Sesko's future decisions. Arsenal is among several clubs showing interest in Sesko, with intentions to possibly pursue him in 2025. Sesko has recently committed to a new five-year contract with Leipzig, which fortifies the club's position should they choose to sell.

Arsenal remains interested in signing Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig despite the player recently signing a new contract with the Bundesliga club.

Arsenal had been in negotiations for several weeks with Leipzig and Benjamin Sesko, with the club believing that a deal was almost complete, pending only some formalities before the 21-year-old would agree on personal terms. Sesko had expressed his desire to join Arsenal over other interested clubs, such as AC Milan, and meetings with his entourage indicated that the striker was likely to join Arsenal. However, it was revealed in early June that Sesko would remain at Leipzig, and he later signed a new contract with them.

Arsenal were among the clubs scouting Benjamin Sesko during RB Leipzig's Champions League clash with Juventus. (Source: TBR Football)

Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City were among the clubs scouting Benjamin Sesko during RB Leipzig's Champions League clash with Juventus - a game in which the talented striker netted twice. Source: TBR Football.

Arsenal is interested in signing Sesko, with the Premier League being a likely destination for the Slovenian international. Following his contract renewal, the previous release clause of 65 million euros has been removed, and two early departure options have been inserted for 2025 and 2026. Sesko's transfer fee is expected to be at least 75-80 million euros, a price Italian clubs cannot afford.

Arsenal's top target, Benjamin Sesko, was expected to join the club after extensive negotiations with Leipzig. The 21-year-old striker preferred Arsenal over AC Milan, and discussions indicated he would sign. However, in a surprising turn, Sesko chose to stay at Leipzig, signing a new contract and expressing his happiness and ambitions with the club.

Arsenal are still keeping tabs on Benjamin Sesko, indicating ongoing interest from the club.

Benjamin Sesko is one of the players on Arsenal's shortlist for a potential transfer in the 2025 summer window. Arsenal is interested in strengthening their squad with his signing.

Arsenal want to sign Benjamin Sesko in 2025. He was heavily linked with a move to Arsenal at the start of the summer, but he opted to sign a contract extension with Leipzig. Sesko remains a key target for Arsenal as they look to sign a new number nine.

The Slovenia international was heavily linked with both Arsenal and Chelsea during the summer transfer window, but he opted to sign a contract extension at Leipzig instead. Sesko remains of interest to Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, as they search for a long-term number nine.

Arsenal had been in negotiations for several weeks with Leipzig for Benjamin Sesko. They believed that a deal was all but done, with only some formalities to complete before the 21-year-old would agree on personal terms. In the end, Sesko signed a new contract with Leipzig, but Arsenal remains interested ahead of the summer of 2025 and could return for the striker.

Arsenal will likely return for Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko next summer if they do not resolve their striker situation in January.

Benjamin Sesko, 21, joined RB Leipzig last summer and signed a contract extension with the club in June, snubbing significant interest from Arsenal. The Slovenia international had been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium for several months but decided against joining Mikel Arteta’s side in favour of extending his stay at Leipzig.

Arsenal pushed hard to sign RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko this summer. However, Sesko decided to stay at RB Leipzig and signed a new contract on June 12 that will run until the end of the 2029 season.

Arsenal are likely to rekindle their interest in RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko. The Gunners were eager to sign Sesko this year, but the Slovenia international opted to snub Premier league interest in favour of signing a contract extension at Leipzig.

Benjamin Sesko was close to joining Arsenal this summer. Arsenal had been in negotiations for weeks and launched a €55m bid, confident he would join. Despite Sesko's preference for Arsenal over AC Milan, he shocked everyone by staying at Leipzig and signing a new contract in June.

Despite a failed summer move, Arsenal are confident they will win the race for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko in 2025. (CaughtOffside)

Arsenal had looked at signing Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig during the summer transfer window but decided not to move due to quoted transfer fees of over €100 million.

RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko was considered by Arsenal, but no deal was done because the asking price was too big.

Arsenal showed interest in RB Leipzig's forward Benjamin Sesko. However, Lois Openda outperformed Sesko in a recent match, making Openda a more appealing option for Arsenal.

Arsenal were heavily linked with a move for the Slovenian before he signed a new contract at Leipzig. The Gunners were touted to pay €65 million for his services. However, Sesko snubbed interest from Mikel Arteta’s side to pen a new deal in Germany.

Arsenal failed to secure Benjamin Sesko as their top target for a striker this summer.

Benjamin Sesko has been flagged as Arsenal’s top target. However, the Slovenian international has opted to stay at RB Leipzig for the foreseeable future and signed a new long-term contract until 2029. A future move to the Emirates cannot be ruled out for Sesko. RB Leipzig have always been open to letting their best players go so when the time does come Arsenal have already laid the groundworks and established good relations with the Red Bull side which could give them the ascendancy in the race.

Arsenal targeted Benjamin Sesko, but he has opted to stay at RB Leipzig and extended his current deal with the German side.

The opportunity to join the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea represented 'great temptation' for Benjamin Sesko, according to his agent.

Arsenal missed out on the signing of Benjamin Sesko. He recently signed a new five-year contract at Leipzig, with a gentleman's agreement to potentially leave in 2025.

Arsenal was interested in Benjamin Sesko, who could have left Leipzig thanks to a success-dependent exit clause (up to 75 million euros). However, he decided to stay at RB Leipzig.

Benjamin Sesko has a gentleman's agreement with RB Leipzig to facilitate an exit from the club next summer. He has renewed his contract with Leipzig until 2029, rejecting interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United in the process.

Sesko is wanted by both Arsenal and Chelsea, while Newcastle United have been linked with a swoop too. The two London clubs appear to be leading the race for Sesko’s signature. Arsenal have been the favourites to sign Sesko for several months, and have identified the Slovenian as their number one striker target. The 22-year-old currently has a €65 million release clause inserted into his Leipzig contract, and he is expected to leave the Bundesliga outfit before the summer transfer window ends.

Arsenal have made the forward a priority signing for the summer. However, the deal hangs in the balance due to intense interest in the player. Arsenal has made an offer, but it has not reached the player's valuation of €65 million. There is no guarantee that even if they do meet the valuation, the player will make the move. The player is yet to decide.

Another name linked is RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, who is also admired by Arsenal and Manchester United.

RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko is a real option for Arsenal but the 21-year-old is also a priority for the likes of Chelsea and United, which may force Arsenal to look at alternative targets.

Arsenal have made a concrete step towards signing RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko but the Gunners have not submitted a bid big enough to trigger the player’s release clause. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta switched his focus to signing Sesko during the spring, when Kai Havertz’s hot form in front of goal convinced him that he did not need to blow a huge portion of his summer transfer budget on a player worth €100 million or more. Sesko has since intimated that he is open to joining the Emirates club ahead of other options in the Premier League, including Chelsea and Manchester United. Whether a deal is struck will now ultimately come down to whether Arsenal are willing to trigger the player’s release clause, which has risen to €65m due to his performances for Leipzig this season. FootballTransfers can confirm that Arsenal have launched a bid of €55m for the 21-year-old in the hope this is accepted. Given the interest in the forward, it is likely that the Bundesliga side knock this offer back and hold out for his full release clause.

Arsenal wants to change their status next season and has set their sights on Benjamin Sesko, the player from RB Leipzig. "Sesko wants to become a great player", and this could go through the Emirates Stadium. "He is in favor of a transfer to Arsenal this summer. The RB Leipzig striker Sesko is courted by a multitude of clubs, including Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United, while Italy is also showing strong interest." The Gunners will however have to let go of 45 M£ or more than 52 M€. Mikel Arteta's team seems to have a lead in this case despite the strong competition.

RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko would prefer to join Arsenal over any of his other Premier League suitors this summer.

Arsenal is preparing an offer of approximately 40 million euros for the Slovenian international. The English press suggests that Arsenal is in the front line to sign Sesko. The striker sees the move to London and joining Mikel Arteta's team as a good opportunity.

Arsenal are currently focused on signing Benjamin Sesko.

FootballTransfers has exclusively revealed that in the No.9 role Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig is the preferred option for Arsenal.

Benjamin Sesko's agent confirms interest from top clubs including Arsenal, but states that Benjamin will not leave Europe at the moment. Sesko can leave Leipzig in the summer for a success-dependent exit clause, which is supposed to rise to up to 75 million euros. The extension of his contract is not a matter of formality.

Arsenal sees Šeško as a real option to strengthen its front line and offers Leipzig 64 million pounds. That's slightly less than 75 million euros!

Benjamin Sesko's release clause has risen, handing a blow to Arsenal, Chelsea & Man Utd. Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United will have to pay a higher fee to land RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko this summer, a report has revealed, and may not even get the chance to sign the 20-year-old at all.

Arsenal have pivoted towards signing Sesko ahead of more expensive options such as Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres or Napoli’s Victor Osimhen. The chase for Sesko is becoming more complicated. The Slovenia international’s release clause at RB Leipzig has leapt from €50 million to €75m due to his recent performances but Romano has also outlined another reason: the Bundesliga club are doing everything they can to keep him.

Arsenal is reportedly interested in Benjamin Sesko and is thought to have the strongest interest among the Premier League clubs. However, Mikel Arteta’s side are already at their PSR limits this season.

Arsenal started to seriously track RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko. With a €50 million release clause in his deal, he was seen as a player who could add quality to the team without necessarily breaking the bank. But that has changed in recent days, with Christian Falk indicating that Sesko’s transfer fee has leapt up 50%. Sesko’s release clause has increased from €50m to €75m following his excellent recent displays.

Arsenal are in 'advanced talks' with Benjamin Sesko. The RB Leipzig striker has been one of Europe's most in-demand prospects in recent years. This season, after joining the Bundesliga side last summer, Sesko has gone from strength to strength. All told, Sesko has scored a more-than-respectable 17 goals in all competitions this term. Linked with Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd, it seems the Gunners now have the upper hand in the battle to land his signature. At least that's according to CaughtOffside, which claims that Arsenal are now in 'advanced talks' with the 20-year-old over a summer move. As revealed by FootballTransfers on May 3, Sesko has become the Gunners' priority target ahead of Sporting CP's Viktor Gyokeres due to his price.

Arsenal are in pole position to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, according to reports.

Arsenal lead Chelsea and Manchester United in the race to sign RB Leizpig's Benjamin Sesko this summer, according to a report. Leipzig are prepared to sanction a sale as long as they receive a fair market rate fee, with Arsenal, Chelsea and United all interested. However, Sesko's release clause has risen from £42m to somewhere in the region of £64m after triggering targets in his contract at the end of a fine debut season in Germany in which he's scored 17 goals in 41 games. Arsenal are 'in pole position' to sign Sesko, though are yet to decide whether they should firm up their interest.

Arsenal are the favourites to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko.

BENJAMIN ŠEŠKO (20) has made 41 appearances, 17 goals and two assists for RB Leipzig this season. As the summer transfer window approaches, the world's media are increasingly linking him with the biggest clubs. The Telegraph reports that Arsenal is leading the race for the Slovenian striker. Šeško's contract with Leipzig runs until 2028 and it has been written that there is a buyout clause whereby a club that pays 50 million euros can get him. The Telegraph states that it will still be necessary to give more than 70 million euros, while Transfermarkt values the young star at 40 million euros. If Šeško's transfer really amounted to at least 70 million euros, he would become the fourth most expensive player in the club's history.

Benjamin Sesko's agent was at Old Trafford to watch Manchester United take on Arsenal in the Premier League. Both Manchester United and Arsenal have serious interest in Sesko, whose €50m (£42m) release clause makes him a significantly cheaper option this summer.

Arsenal have shown interest in Benjamin Sesko. The RB Leipzig striker has been linked to several Premier League clubs this summer.

Benjamin Sesko has been performing well and is now in the focus of top clubs. Arsenal is showing interest in him. Leipzig wants to keep Sesko for at least another year. There is a success-dependent exit clause that could rise to 75 million euros, allowing the national player to move immediately in the summer. However, AC Milan is not supposed to be Sesko's preference. He sees himself more in England in the future.

Sesko has also been linked with a move to Arsenal. Recent reports have suggested that Sesko's agent has been down in London to speak to a number of sides - though the details of those conversations aren’t clear.

Benjamin Sesko has been linked with a Premier League switch this summer. His agent has been down in London to speak to a number of sides. His form has given credence to the idea that top-six sides in the Premier League will be looking at him over a possible summer move. Arsenal's interest in Sesko has intensified recently. The club have been reconsidering their pursuit of a high-profile goal-scorer due to the impressive form of Kai Havertz and don’t wish to get into a bidding war for Isak, who is likely to be their most expensive ever signing should they make a move for him. It’s thought that Sesko would not be as pricey as someone like Isak, which is why a deal for the player is being prioritised.

There have been inquiries from Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool about Benjamin Sesko. His current club has set a variable release clause depending on appearances and the number of goals scored.

In addition to Milan, some English Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, are also interested in Benjamin Šeško.

Arsenal and Chelsea are seemingly two of his keenest suitors.

Benjamin Sesko have also been linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium as Mikel Arteta looks to sign a more consistent goal-scorer.

Arsenal is interested in Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig as part of their plan to strengthen their attack.

Arsenal have been linked with the Leipzig sharpshooter. However, he is not a top target for Arsenal as they are focusing their attention on Viktor Gyokeres.

Arsenal are keeping an eye on Benjamin Sesko at RB Leipzig.