Benjamin Sesko to Arsenal transfer latest as Andrea Berta takes key step to complete stunning deal

Benjamin Sesko to Arsenal transfer latest as Andrea Berta takes key step to complete stunning deal Newspoint | 2025-05-26 19:39:18

Arsenal have been given a major boost to their hopes of signing Benjamin Sesko. The RB Leipzig striker continues to be heavily linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium as .

Sesko, who sees his contract at the Red Bull Arena expire in June 2029, featured 33 times in the Bundesliga this season, . Despite his best efforts, the German outfit failed to secure qualification to either of UEFA's three competitions.

It's the first time that RB Leipzig haven't finished in the top-four in six years, and to the top-flight in 2016. As a result, they could be forced to cash in on some of their prized assets to make up for the commercial losses.

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In fact, according to Sky Sports Germany journalist , RB Leipzig must sell Sesko in order to generate sufficient income.

And, between Andrea Berta and Marcel Schafer.

The report claims that the Arsenal sporting director recently reached out to the RB Leipzig managing director to 'understand the structure of a potential deal' for the 21-year-old. adds that a transfer would be 'extremely expensive', but Mikel Arteta and the ownership 'big fans'.

Last week, . The Slovenia international said: "It’s been a difficult season for us. Sometimes in football things don’t go as we all want, and we all take responsibility for that.

"Fighting for RB Leipzig shirt, badge, colours this season has been once again a massive honour, a source of pride. Thanks to the fans for your support during the season!"

football.london understands that , but talks never reached an advanced stage.

He wanted to resolve his future at RB Leipzig before Euro 2024, but the Gunners couldn't commit to a deal with Eddie Nketiah still at the club.

By the time the Hale End graduate eventually left, Sesko had already penned a contract extension at the Red Bull Arena. Despite missing out, football.london understands that , and they remain keen on securing his signature – even .

Speaking to reporters ahead of Arsenal's clash against Southampton, Arteta claimed that he wants to 'add goals and creativity' to his squad this summer. He said: "What is clear with the amount of injuries we had in the front line is that we need a goal threat.

"We need the firepower out there, and understanding that the context can change tomorrow.

We cannot rely just on the numbers we had before. We have to add goals, we have to add creativity, we have to add numbers and that will be in different positions."

On whether he has an idea of how many players he wants to bring in, Arteta grinned and replied: "Yes."