Arsenal are strongly considering signing RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko ahead of the summer transfer window, according to The Athletic.
However, there are reservations at the North London club about his readiness to make an instant impact in the Premier League despite his return of 17 goals and six assists so far in 2024-25.
Arsenal followed the development of the 21-year-old closely and were looking to sign him last summer, but he opted to sign a new deal with the Bundesliga club.
Nevertheless, the Gunners have continued to monitor Sesko and could go after him again this summer.
Whether the Slovenian international has what it takes to instantly impress in the English top-flight remains to be seen despite his brilliance in Germany.
Sesko has 35 goals in 79 games for Leipzig since joining them, and while he gave serious consideration towards joining Arsenal last summer, he held reservations over whether he would be a regular in the starting XI.
He was reluctant to join them amid concerns he would be second-choice to Kai Havertz, and the Gunners cannot afford to go for a striker not capable of hitting the ground running.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta’s preferred choice for the centre-forward position is Newcastle United star Alexander Isak, but there is an acceptance at the club that reaching a deal with the Magpies may prove impossible.
The arrival of new sporting director Andrea Berta has made a serious summer move for Sporting CP hitman Viktor Gyokeres feasible, with the Italian a long-term admirer of the Swede.
The onus will be on the new Arsenal supremo and Arteta to make the best decision as the club look to strengthen in a key position, and fans will be hoping they get it right.
