Benjamin Sesko is very likely to leave RB Leizpig this summer, according to reports in Germany, though Arsenal aren’t the only club after him.
German outlet Bild reports that Benjamin Sesko feels ready for the next step in his career this summer, and the chances of him staying with current club RB Leipzig are very slim.
Qualification for the Champions League is a key factor, and Leipzig currently sit sixth in the Bundesliga, so there are no guarantees there.
The striker favours a move to the Premier League, with Arsenal and Manchester United interested, but AC Milan and Bayern Munich are also in the race.
Bayern would have a tough time convincing Sesko. Though their hierarchy reportedly believe Sesko would initially be content with a backup role behind Harry Kane, Bild claim the reverse is true.
Bild report that Sesko would only consider a move to Bayern if Kane leaves of Bayern intend to play a two-striker system. For now, the player is focusing on completing the season with Leipzig.
Arsenal explored a move for Sesko in the January transfer window, and reports have suggested that he’s the club’s best chance of signing a centre-forward this summer. Bild claim Leipzig have a handshake agreement with the player that they’ll discuss overs of €70m (£58.5m) or more.
Sesko has 17 goals and six assists for Leipzig this season, as well as scoring five goals in seven games for Slovenia.