The Gunners have now confirmed the signing of Victor Gyokeres from Sporting CP. With this deal now confirmed, Arsenal, will now remove RB Leipzig’s striker Benjamin Šeško from the list of potential strikers. As the Gunners believed that the deal with Gyökeres would not be possible and saw Šeško as a top player for the position. But now he is out of the list of Gunners in search as they have already signed. But Šeško wants a move from his current club, RB Leipzig. So it is now reported that the agents of Šeško are in talks with the other top Premier League clubs. This includes top clubs like Manchester United, Newcastle United, Liverpool, and Chelsea that are in talks for the player. Arsenal’s decision to go for Gyökeres has left the market open for Sesko.
Šeško profile:
Šeško, playing for Bundesliga side RB Leipzig, plays as a striker for his side. The young striker, who is just 22 years old, has had a wonderful season with his side in the German top flight. The Slovenian arrived in RB Leipzig in 2023 from RB Salzburg. Since his arrival, he has made an important impact on the team. In the last two seasons, the Slovenian scored a total of 39 goals in 89 appearances for his side in all competitions. Since the last two seasons, he has been the club’s top goal scorer. His performance over the last two seasons has made him a famous name in the transfer market. He is also the country’s youngest goal-scorer, scoring at just the age of 18. Having a perfect track record on both stages.
Arsenal’s shift in transfer strategy from Gyökeres to Šeško:
The Gunners‘ shift from Gyökeres to Šeško can be caused by multiple reasons. As for Šeško, the asking price for the player stands at €80–90 million from RB Leipzig. Despite Arteta’s likeness for the player, his transfer poses significant problems for the Gunners. Arsenal’s director Edu, along with Arteta, and Gyökeres, sees them as a better option. Having scored 39 goals last season, he scored the most goals in the whole of Europe. Along with that, his asking price is just above €70 million, lower than that of Šeško. Also, he has prior Premier League experience, playing with Brighton in 2023. He is seen as a perfect fit for the Gunners rather than anyone else. Having personal terms already agreed for Gyökeres with Arsenal. He is all set to make his move to the Emirates.
Liverpool’s move for Šeško:
Arsenal has been leading the race for Šeško for many days now. But Liverpool has now emerged as the new front-runners to sign the player. As the Reds are expected to see the exit of many players on the team. With Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez both linked with other teams in the market. Both players are expected to leave the club permanently and will not feature for the Reds in the next season. Diogo Jota’s tragic passing has opened up spaces for the Reds’ forward line. So Arne Slot’s men are now looking at the option of Šeško for the side. With the players’ agents in talks with the Anfield camp. But till now, no formal offers have been made. But Liverpool is expected to go for the player as a transfer target.
Author’s opinion:
As the front-runners for the race, Šeško and Liverpool should act quickly to rope in such a young and talented player. While Arsenal moves for Gyökeres, Liverpool can potentially get the young player. Though he will be higher in terms of the fee, he can perform and excel at this type of stage.
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