Arsenal are in pole position to sign Benjamin Sesko if he decides to leave RB Leipzig this summer, according to The Athletic.
The Gunners are in the market for a new centre-forward and Sesko has been linked with the club over the past couple of weeks.
The 20-year-old is also attracting significant interest from Premier League and European clubs, but the Gunners are favourites to sign him if he opts for a new challenge.
The Slovenian ace has a £55 million release clause in his contract. Leipzig have not given up on keeping him and are working to persuade the striker to stay with them.
Sesko would be a good long-term signing for Arsenal
The young striker joined Leipzig from Red Bull Salzburg last summer. He was initally a regular on the bench, but became a key player during the back end of the campaign.
Sesko ended the season with 18 goals after scoring in his final seven league appearances. He had a brilliant shot-to-goal conversion rate of 30 percent in the Bundesliga last term.
Kai Havertz was superb for Arsenal from the number nine role on the run-in, but he only converted 19 percent of his shots into goals. Sesko would be a good upgrade.
Sesko is far from a complete striker, but his pace, dribbling skills and high pressing would suit the Gunners. He also has the ability to score long-range goals.
He would be an excellent long-term signing. Once he adapts to the intensity of the Premier League, Sesko could become a regular source of goals for Mikel Arteta’s side.
Stats from Transfermarkt.com & Sofascore.com.
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