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Arsenal Are In Talks To Sign RB Leipzig Star Benjamin Sesko On Initial Loan Deal
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The latest Benjamin Sesko transfer news has revealed that Arsenal are in talks with RB Leipzig about g the forward this month.
Benjamin Sesko Transfer News
According to @SamC_reports, the Gunners have made with the Bundesliga side over the possibility of a January loan move, with a buy option.
However, Leipzig will only entertain offers if it is either cash up front or an obligation to buy at the end of the 2024/25 season. It’s unknown at this stage what boss Mikel Arteta will do.
One thing that is certain is that the Spaniard desperately wants to add some much needed firepower to his ranks ahead of the second-half of the campaign.
The north Londoners have been keen irers of Sesko for some time now and believe they can get the Slovenian to sign on the dotted line.
Bukayo Saka is ruled out for the considerable future. Brazilian international Gabriel Jesus will not feature again this year after rupturing his ACL against Manchester United.
Furthermore, Kai Havertz has struggled in recent matches and came under fire on social media. The likes of Raheem Sterling and Leandro Trossard are only bit-part players who likely won’t fire the club to the Premier League title.
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal are in talks with RB Leipzig for Benjamin Sesko.
Told Arsenal want a loan with buy option, Leipzig want money upfront or an obligation.
Understand Arteta has spoken with Sesko on more than one occasion. pic.twitter.com/p2wD86xODO
— Sam C (@SamC_reports) January 16, 2025
Sesko is one of the finest properties in Europe right now. The 21-year-old has scored 31 goals in 67 appearances across all competitions for the Bundesliga side since ing in 2023.
At international level, Sesko has fired in 16 goals in 39 outings for Slovenia. Therefore, it’s easy to see why Arteta is interested in obtaining his services.
Sam C revealed exclusively on Thursday: “Arsenal are in talks with RB Leipzig for Benjamin Sesko. Told Arsenal want a loan with buy option, Leipzig want money upfront or an obligation.
“Understand Arteta has spoken with Sesko on more than one occasion,” he concluded. If the Spaniard has held previous talks, he needs to make his move now.
After their NLD success on Wednesday, the Gunners face Aston Villa at home on Saturday. Ahead of the game, the best football betting sites in the UK have all the latest odds and markets.