Key Takeaways
- Arsenal are nearing a £64 million agreement for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko
- Meanwhile, Manchester United have moved ahead in pursuit of Sporting’s Viktor Gyökeres, who prefers a Premier League switch
- Sesko has scored 21 Bundesliga goals and impressed in Champions League, though consistency remains a point of evaluation
- Gyökeres boasts an extraordinary 54-goal season but is priced at £60–85m, with Sporting holding firm
- Arsenal may consider either striker based on fee structure, while Gyökeres seems drawn to the Gunners
Arsenal Edges Closer on Sesko
Arsenal are reportedly in advanced talks to sign 22‑year‑old Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig. A structured €75 million deal (approx. £64m) is the most recent figure under negotiation, down from Leipzig’s original higher valuation, with Arsenal seeking payment terms that fit their budget.
Red Devils Gain On Gyökeres
With Arsenal focused on Sesko, Manchester United have ramped up efforts to secure Viktor Gyökeres. The goalscoring powerhouse—who bagged 54 goals last season—is believed to prefer a move to Arsenal, but United’s renewed interest and assurances of playing time have shifted momentum in their favor.
Comparing the Targets
Sesko brings preparation and youth: 21 goals last season, still maturing in big-game instincts.
Gyökeres excels with volume: 97 goals across two seasons, but Sporting’s demanding valuation and a desire for Champions League football complicate the path.
Transfer Outlook
Arsenal appear committed to signing a striker early in the window and are prepared to balance fee and form between Sesko and Gyökeres. Meanwhile, Gyökeres leaving Sporting remains contingent on a satisfactory offer and his commitment to a new project. United could capitalize if Arsenal pause or pivot.
Conclusion
Arsenal are closing in on Sesko and preparing for a big investment. At the same time, United are challenging for Gyökeres, whose preference adds drama to a summer-long saga. Whether Arsenal opt for Sesko or turn to Gyökeres, both deals carry significant implications for the club’s ambitions.
