US EditionLeipzig Reduce Transfer Fee for Arsenal Target Sesko
- RB Leipzig has lowered the transfer fee for 21-year-old striker Benjamin Sesko to around €70 million this summer amid Arsenal's interest.
- Leipzig reduced their initial asking price of €80-100 million after failing to attract sufficient buyers and reports suggest Sesko wants to leave.
- Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta remains keen on signing Sesko following their failed January attempts to secure Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa.
- Sesko's agent Elvis Basanovic dismissed rumors suggesting any pressure on RB Leipzig, emphasizing their respect for the club and assuring that they would not coerce or manipulate the team in any way.
- The reduced asking price suggests a realistic transfer window ahead, while Arsenal may pursue Sesko as a key striker target this summer after prior rejections.
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Leipzig reduce transfer fee for Arsenal target Sesko
RB Leipzig are willing to make Benjamin Sesko available for around €70 million (£60m) this summer, BILD reports. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is interested in signing Sesko ahead of next season. The Slovenian enjoyed another impressive season for the Bundesliga club, in which he scored 21 goals in 45 matches in all competitions. It has seen Sesko attract a lot of admirers both in Europe and the Middle East. Arsenal saw offers rejected for the 22…
Arsenal have received a positive signal in their long-standing interest in Benjamin Sesko, with reports suggesting that Leipzig could be willing to negotiate a lower price than the initial asking price. The Premier League club have been actively searching for a top-flight striker this summer, and Sesko has consistently remained their top choice. Andrea Berta, Arsenal's sporting director, is personally leading the search for a striker, with Sesko…
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