Arsenal are reportedly the favourites to sign RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko this summer.
Mikel Arteta's side are keen to strengthen in attack in the off-season with Gabriel Jesus having struggled for form and fitness in recent times, while Eddie Nketiah has fallen out of favour, with Kai Havertz the Spaniard's preferred option up-front.
The Gunners have been touted with a move for several strikers, including Ivan Toney, Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres and Bologna's Joshua Zirkzee.
However, according to The Telegraph, Arsenal have a particularly strong interest in Sesko and are considering a move for the Slovenian.
The 20-year-old has been linked with several major clubs across Europe in recent months including Man United, Chelsea and AC Milan, but the report adds that rivals for his signature believe the Gunners are in pole position for the 6ft 5ins striker.
Sesko joined Leipzig last summer after four years with their sister club Red Bull Salzburg, where he netted 29 times in 79 games.
The Slovenian - who also has 11 goals in 28 games for his country - has enjoyed an impressive debut season in Germany, scoring 17 times in all competitions.
It was previously reported that he had a release clause of £43million, but Sky Germany claimed this has risen due to his excellent form, with it believed to now be as high as £64m.
Sesko would represent a long-term addition for the Gunners given his age and potential, while speculation over a potential move to the Emirates has only increased in recent weeks.
The forward's agent, Elvis Basanovic, was at Arsenal's clashes with Chelsea and United over the past month, although the report goes onto add this is not a completely unusual situation.
Meanwhile, speaking back in October, Sesko also dropped a small hint about a potential move to England in the future.
'I am not thinking about where I want to go next,' he said. 'I don’t have a favourite club to be. It’s important to make the right decision from where I have been. I just want to focus on here and let’s see what happens.
'It’s hard to say what will happen, you know? I could be great or not that great!
'Of course, it would be nice to play there [in the Premier League] but first of all let’s focus on right now.'
Leipzig have enjoyed a solid season in the Bundesliga, with Sesko's side guaranteed a Champions League spot ahead of their final league game against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday.
Sesko will then head off to Euro 2024, with Slovenia set to compete in the tournament for the first time since 2000.
Cipackpruz
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Go watch his clip on YouTube guy is good ...in buildup play, good with the head,shooting,dribbles too,and his tall and strong lk Haaland can causes defenders problems
OlalotiMicheal
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Eddie Nketiah was not given a chance to prove himself.He did well when Jesus was not fit before Harvets came around.
what? he started the first 10 Games of the season what did he do
Sedclorsy
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Eddie Nketiah was not given a chance to prove himself.He did well when Jesus was not fit before Harvets came around.
I was given prenty time from arteta the chap is just a flop
Koaaeiprst
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pls don't give him no.9
Peaaeiruy
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yes now
jatainprz
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u are very welcome striker we need d u
visbklnpy
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I don't like this guy he's slow
i support you
puabcepry
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low quality we don't want
onaya
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Did you forget Jesus?
Jesus is benched by Harvertz and rightly so
huuaeiklmu
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openda osimehn or guirasy we need lot of goals
Weedimrtyz
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I don't like this guy he's slow
Ubong12
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nico Williams is not from real sociedad he plays for athletic bilbao
Haha i swr you're right, sometimes i misplace both teams; moreorless the reason i lost a bet one day when i Bet on Real solsedad instead of Bilbao that i wanted to pick oo
biudnoptyz
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This is the right guy to lead the Arsenal front
PaulPuspanathan
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He is Halland in the making and we should buy him asap and than give Chido Obi-Martin time to grow.
natbmopyz
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Eddie Nketiah was not given a chance to prove himself.He did well when Jesus was not fit before Harvets came around.
Stop lying he himself knows he's not the at the standard Arsenal needs now
nuhdenosty
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Eddie Nketiah was not given a chance to prove himself.He did well when Jesus was not fit before Harvets came around.
Ozilkevin
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If all this speculations are true and we end up getting him; then we are as good as ready; let's just get another Tricky winger to aid our wingers especially saka and i think Bakayoko of PSV or Nico Williams of Real solcidad will be good for us
nico Williams is not from real sociedad he plays for athletic bilbao
Kiuabdemrt
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get gumeareas , Rafael Leo and gykores or sesko
totbklnp
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get us osimen instead please
ColinsGooner
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Did you forget Jesus?
Jesus is good as a winger and a substitute,we can't win titles with Havertz and jesus up front,Nketiah is better than them in terms of finishing
Ubong12
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If all this speculations are true and we end up getting him; then we are as good as ready; let's just get another Tricky winger to aid our wingers especially saka and i think Bakayoko of PSV or Nico Williams of Real solcidad will be good for us
Ubong12
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who is openda
Plays for Leipzig too but unlike Sesko, he's more like G.Jesus to me and will be like a slap on the face of Nketiah if we buy Openda because they're kinda Similar; Sesko will be okay if all this speculations are true
Ubong12
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is he a perfect striker who can bang many goals at Arsenal ? if so then they should sign him but Arsenal needs some who will finish the work at all times like Erling Hallaand
We need a Striker like KANE not Haaland abeg; Talking about a COMPLETE STRIKEFORCE; He can score from any side of the middle line
Ubong12
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I've just watched him on YouTube; (i know all players are Good on YouTube) but i think the guy possesses good strength on the ball; Comfortable shooting with both foot; Good eye for Goals; Tall frame which makes him a target man during set pieces; and lastly he's just 20yrs with so many room to improve on; Even Pep said Haaland still had many things to learn; so if we could bring in sesko, he should be A focal point for us next season; i like this Age & Height precisely
Lidbeklruy
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is he a perfect striker who can bang many goals at Arsenal ? if so then they should sign him but Arsenal needs some who will finish the work at all times like Erling Hallaand
Vobabkmnor
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who is openda
BeckMathew
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Arteta is doing well, he knows what to do.
Gunner_14
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Openda and not Sesko please. we need pace not physicality which is addressed by Havertz already!
young_boss
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if he can score header goals, we are good to go, because arsenal are now good at piece taken
topaikmrsy
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pium
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It will be a huge risk to depend on Harvetz as the lead scoring striker next season. He did well this season however he missed a lot of chances up front. Young striker gets better when they can learn off a good senior striker in their team. We need a top scoring striker then we can consider bringing in understudy strikers to improve on the go
Did you forget Jesus?
onaya
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It will be a huge risk to depend on Harvetz as the lead scoring striker next season. He did well this season however he missed a lot of chances up front. Young striker gets better when they can learn off a good senior striker in their team. We need a top scoring striker then we can consider bringing in understudy strikers to improve on the go
Muhd-3200_
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sesko is a great striker but we need to get a good winger as well. so that we can compete in UCL next season
fonnosyz
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great news
tucaelnor
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come on arsenal are serious , look for world class strike