Al-Hilal are ready to sign Arsenal striking target and RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko should they abandon their pursuit of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, according to CBS Sports.
The Gunners have had the Slovenian international on their radar for a while, but they have been unable to agree terms with the Bundesliga club over a deal, which could give the Saudi Pro League club a chance to swoop.
It remains to be seen whether Sesko would be tempted to move to the Middle East at this stage of his career, but the billionaire-owned Al-Hilal have the finances to match the demands of his club and also pay him and his agent handsomely.
Al-Hilal have also been linked with Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres – a known target of Arsenal – and the North London will hope the Slovenian and Swede opt against joining them.
A new number 9 is at the top of their wishlist, but getting any deals done has proven tricky so far in the opening days of the first part of the summer transfer window, and the Saudis are looking to pounce.
The Gunners believe missing out on Sesko now might be like missing another Alexander Isak after the Newcastle United striker proved to be a hit in the Premier League, and he is considered as having a higher ceiling than Gyokeres.
Internal discussion over the price of the Leipzig star, which could rise to £75 million, remains, but Al-Hilal will not mind paying such a fee, and Arsenal have to quickly make up their minds if they want him.
The 21-year-old has scored 90 career goals in 210 appearances over the last six seasons, and he has the potential to become the game-changer the Emirates Stadium club have been crying out for in their pursuit of a Premier League title.
