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Arsenal have reportedly joined the race for RB Leipzig star and long-standing Manchester United goal Benjamin Sesko.
The quantity 9 place is an space of the pitch Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS need to reinforce forward of the summer time switch window. United are keen to herald an excellent companion for younger Rasmus Hojlund, who regardless of exhibiting glimpses of his brilliance and potential, nonetheless wants assist in main the road for the membership.
Already, United have been linked to a number of strikers together with Brentford’s Ivan Toney, Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres, Bologna’s Joshua Zirkzee, Palmeiras’ Thalys, Brighton’s Evan Ferguson and naturally Sesko.
The Purple Devils’ curiosity in Sesko could be traced way back to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s managerial reign when the participant was nonetheless at RB Salzburg. Final summer time, he snubbed United to finish a swap to Leipzig.
Sesko, has been beforehand branded a “supernatural expertise”, has drawn comparisons to Erling Haaland. Each made their title at Salzburg earlier than continuing to maneuver to Germany.
Nevertheless, United’s admiration for Sesko is believed to nonetheless be intact. A earlier report lined by The Peoples Individual famous that the 20-year-old suits the mould of the sort of striker INEOS need – a younger and succesful talisman with a watch for purpose and loads of room for enchancment.
Chelsea have been talked about to be in for Sesko and in response to The Customary who’ve supplied an replace on the Slovenian’s scenario, Arsenal are additionally now eager on including him to Mikel Arteta’s ranks.
The newspaper states, “Arsenal are stepping up their plans to signal a ahead this summer time, with RB Leipzig frontman Benjamin Sesko on their radar.”
“Supervisor Mikel Arteta desires so as to add extra firepower to his squad subsequent season and the membership have scouted 6ft 4in Sesko as they take into account their choices.”
“Arsenal will face competitors for the 20-year-old Slovenian, with Chelsea and Manchester United additionally monitoring him. Sesko’s representatives have been friends at each Chelsea and Manchester United matches this season.”
The Customary clarify that Leipzig are planning for all times with out Sesko as curiosity in his providers mounts. The Bundesliga giants are at the moment sounding out replacements.
There’s a €50million (£42.7m) launch clause contained in Sesko’s contract, which is ready to turn out to be lively in the summertime.
The Radece-born star has plundered 13 targets for Leipzig in 37 appearances throughout all competitions this time period. He additionally has two assists to his title.
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