The Gunners have secured the highly sought-after striker, ending months of speculation and beating Manchester United to his signature. Sesko’s arrival is a major boost for Mikel Arteta’s squad as they aim for Premier League glory. 🏆
Manchester United and Arsenal are both in the market for a high-caliber striker to bolster their attacking options. Despite having forwards like Marcus Rashford, Gabriel Jesus, Joshua Zirkzee, and Kai Havertz, neither club has a player who consistently hits the remarkable 30-goal-per-season benchmark.
United is determined to sign a striker capable of reaching that level, but Arsenal currently seems to have an edge when it comes to attracting elite talent. According to reports from Give Me Sport, Manchester United is eyeing Benjamin Sesko, the Slovenian forward who scored 18 goals in 42 appearances for RB Leipzig last season. The 21-year-old has caught the attention of United’s recruitment team, with some of his teammates even suggesting that he could be better than Erling Haaland.
However, despite United’s interest, Sesko reportedly prefers a move to Arsenal. He came close to joining the Gunners last summer, as they were his top choice, but he decided to stay with Leipzig. Sesko is expected to leave the Bundesliga in the summer of 2025, giving United a challenge if they wish to sway him towards Old Trafford instead of North London.
Last summer, Arsenal had the opportunity to sign Sesko for ÂŁ55 million due to a release clause in his contract. However, that clause has since expired, and his value has now skyrocketed to ÂŁ96.3 million, as estimated by the CIES Football Observatory. This figure is not Leipzig’s official asking price, but it reflects the rapid rise in Sesko’s market value after an impressive 2024 season.
During the summer, there were rumors that Arsenal might offload Gabriel Jesus if the right offer came in, but the Brazilian striker remained at the Emirates, while Eddie Nketiah moved to Crystal Palace. Arsenal is still linked to Sesko, and should a deal come to fruition in 2025, it is believed that Jesus would be sold to accommodate the Slovenian forward. With Jesus struggling with injuries this season and yet to start a Premier League match, his departure from Arsenal in 2025 appears increasingly likely.
