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Deal done? Benjamin Sesko drops MASSIVE Arsenal hint
Tom Weber
- Updated: 25 Jun 2025 11:29 CDT
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RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko has sent Arsenal fans into a frenzy with his latest social media activity.
The Slovenia international remains locked in talks with the Gunners over a summer transfer, but progress on this potential deal has slowed down massively in recent times.
FootballTransfers understands that Sesko remains the top priority target for Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and other people at the club, but we also revealed last week that the player is requesting a release clause, which has caused surprise and consternation in North London.
Current ETV
Benjamin Šeško
F (C)
RB Leipzig
Benjamin Šeško
F (C)
RB Leipzig
ETV Range
€60.2M - €73.6M
Viktor Gyokeres is the other name being considered by Arsenal, and the Swede is the favoured option of new sporting director Andrea Berta. The Italian has been working on both deals simultaneously, but Gyokeres is also not a straightforward signing.
The 27-year-old is currently embroiled in a heated dispute with Sporting CP over the conditions of his departure, with the player's camp claiming that they were given assurances that he would be sold for €70 million, which the club vehemently denies.
Sesko set for Arsenal?
With talk that Arsenal could prioritise Gyokeres ramping up in the press in recent days, Sesko has now moved to put the spotlight back on himself by following the Gunners on Instagram.
Even transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, who usually insists that a player's social media activity is not a reliable indication of transfer developments, has described Sesko's decision as a 'hint.'
Romano also recently spoke to Sesko's agent Elvis Basanovic, who was coy on the 22-year-old's future. "It’s not correct to speak about the names of clubs that are interested in Sesko," he said.
"But maybe it is right to clarify a few things. Let me tell you: Sesko is not competing with anyone [Gyokeres]. It’s him vs him every day. We have a clear plan for the future, and media speculation doesn’t affect us.
"Sesko is not just a striker; he is a special striker. His numbers compared to some strikers with already great careers at his age are confirming my words. He will move from RB Leipzig only when we recognise a special club, a special project with a special coach."
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