Arsenal have reportedly taken a significant step in their pursuit of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, making a “tentative enquiry” for the 21-year-old Slovenian international.
The Need for a New Striker
The Gunners are scrambling to find a solution to Gabriel Jesus’s ACL injury, which could keep the Brazilian out of action for the remainder of the calendar year.
With only two recognized strikers, Kai Havertz and Nathan Butler-Oyedeji, Mikel Arteta is under pressure to bolster his attacking options.
Sesko’s Impressive Record
Sesko has been in impressive form for RB Leipzig, contributing directly to 17 goals in 26 appearances this season.
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His tallies include 14 goals and three assists, taking his total for Die Roten Bullen to 32 goals and five assists from 68 games.
RB Leipzig’s Reluctance to Sell
Despite Arsenal’s interest, RB Leipzig are reluctant to part with Sesko, especially given their ambitions to qualify for the 2025-26 Champions League.
Sesko’s agent and head coach Marco Rose have both poured cold water over Arsenal’s hopes of a January deal.
Alternative Options for Arsenal
With Sesko seemingly out of reach, Arsenal may need to explore alternative options.
Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Matheus Cunha and Lille’s Jonathan David are two potential targets, although it remains to be seen whether they fit Arteta’s criteria.
The Pressure Mounts on Arteta
As the January transfer window drags on, the pressure is mounting on Arteta to deliver a new striker.
With the Gunners’ Premier League title hopes hanging in the balance, every passing day without a significant signing increases the frustration among Arsenal fans.
