RB Leipzig are working exhausting to maintain maintain of ahead Benjamin Sesko as Arsenal plot a transfer to signal him this summer season, sources have instructed Soccer Insider.
The Slovenia worldwide has a £56million launch clause in his contract, which reportedly must be triggered earlier than the top of June.
The Bundesliga facet are actually making an attempt to take away the 20-year-old’s buyout clause from his deal in a bid to make sure he stays on the membership, together with his contract set to run till 2028.
Arsenal are additionally curious about signing Viktor Gyokeres, however Soccer Insider revealed the north London membership may very well be priced out of a deal for the Sporting Lisbon striker.
It’s believed the Portuguese champions will maintain out for the Sweden worldwide’s full £86million launch clause this summer season.
A well-placed supply has instructed Soccer Insider cash will probably be made accessible to Mikel Arteta as soon as the switch window reopens, however the Gunners supervisor won’t have limitless funds after heavy spending final yr.
Arsenal may pursue Benjamin Sesko deal as a substitute of Viktor Gyokeres
Gyokeres is among the most highly-coveted strikers in Europe following his beautiful first season at Sporting.
The 25-year-old registered 43 targets and 15 assists in 49 video games throughout all competitions after signing from Coventry Metropolis for £20million on a deal till 2028.
Arsenal are determined to usher in a brand new ahead this summer season, with Soccer Insider revealing the membership are able to hearken to gives for Gabriel Jesus to boost funds for a “big-money signing”.
Sesko is now seen as doubtlessly the extra viable choice as a consequence of his launch clause being a lot decrease than the price Sporting are demanding for Gyokeres.
The Slovenian has scored 18 targets in 42 video games for Leipzig since signing from Purple Bull Salzburg for £20million final summer season.
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