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RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko reportedly prefers a summer move to Arsenal. The striker is coming off of a breakout 2023/24 season with the German club. After arriving last summer from sister side RB Salzburg, Sesko racked up 14 in somewhat limited playing time. As a result, the 20-year-old attacker has been tracked by a plethora of top teams.
Although he only just joined the Bundesliga outfit, a summer move is quite possible. Elvis Basanovic, Sesko’s agent, even recently admitted that a switch to a Premier League side could very well be in the cards. And now, according to a report by journalist John Cross, the youngster would be most interested in joining the Gunners. This comes as fellow English top-flight teams such as Chelsea and Manchester United are also supposedly chasing the Slovenia star.
Basanovic has already been inside the stadium to watch Arsenal play multiple times throughout the season. Sesko’s possible preference to move to north London is likely due to their involvement in the Champions League. Chelsea and United, on the other hand, endured tough 2023/24 campaigns and will take part in other European competitions next season.
Slovenian striker would seemingly fit in well at Arsenal
Sesko’s successful freshman season was not exactly stellar from the start. The forward only managed to net three Bundesliga goals in his first 15 appearances. However, he then seemingly flipped a switch and ended the campaign on a tear. The Slovenian eventually scored 11 goals in his last 16 German league matches.
This type of prolific scoring is exactly what Arsenal needs at the moment. Not only has he netted goals for his club, but he appears to be a well-rounded attacker. While perhaps not the best passer, which could be a turnoff for Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, Sesko has shown to be able to score in practically any situation.
His Bundesliga goals this season were nearly split between open play, counterattacks, and set pieces. The…
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Author : Chris Moore
Publish date : 2024-05-30 20:43:04
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