Sesko provides Arteta every reason to sign him for Arsenal

Jacque Talbot

• Updated: 11 May 2024 18:59 BST
• 4 min read

Benjamin Sesko has been in the form of his life for RB Leipzig this year.

The striker has been banging in the goals for the German outfit, netting ten and providing two assists in his last 12 matches.

Sesko has been linked with a Premier League switch this summer, with his current club well-equipped with Lois Openda leading their forward line.

Meanwhile, 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.

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Sesko had a relatively sluggish beginning of the campaign for RB Leipzig, but his form of late has given credence to the idea that top-six sides in the Premier League will be looking at him over a possible summer move.

Both Arsenal and Chelsea are thought to be on the lookout for an elite striker - and Sesko fits the bill. He is a physical presence, acting as a target man, but is also agile and carries a good amount of pace for his size.

His eye for goal is second to none, too - something that Mikel Arteta must take note of in the summer window.

Will Arsenal buy Benjamin Sesko?

FootballTransfers revealed that Arsenal are very unlikely to sign Alexander Isak in the summer but their interest in Sesko has intensified recently.

🔴⚪️🤯 Benjamin Šeško has scored a goal or provided an assist in each Bundesliga game he started since January 27!

10 goals, 2 assists in 12 games — all in separated games. 🤖🇸🇮

⚽️ vs Stuttgart
⚽️ vs Union
⚽️ vs Augsburg
⚽️ vs Bayern
👟 vs Bochum
👟 vs Köln
⚽️ vs Freiburg
⚽️ vs… pic.twitter.com/iBISaU5Emx

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 11, 2024

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 the Magpies’ hitman Isak, who is likely to be their most expensive ever signing should they make a move for him.

We are told Havertz's success in fitting into Arsenal's style of play has prompted Mikel Arteta to rethink his plans to sign a 20-goal-a-season striker, especially one that would cost a significant amount. 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.