Arsenal did not make any signings during the winter transfer window, much to the disappointment of their fans.
The Gunners could not pursue their suitable targets and are now likely to spend big at the end of the season.
Benjamin Sesko is one of the top candidates on their wishlist, and Bild claims Arsenal and Manchester United are battling to sign him.
The Gunners are ‘particularly interested’ in the 21-year-old, who has been described as ‘exciting‘ by Bundesliga.com.
Sesko has a gentleman’s agreement to leave Leipzig for £58 million this summer. The fee is reportedly a ‘piece of cake’ for the English duo.
Arsenal must secure Sesko’s services after long-term pursuit
The Gunners were determined to land the Slovenia international last summer, but he signed a new long-term deal at Leipzig.
Sesko was reportedly reluctant to join the London club amid fears that he could be the second-choice marksman behind Kai Havertz for the season.
Havertz and Sesko have each scored 15 goals this term, but the latter is quite clearly a better striker.
The former Red Bull Salzburg man has a higher ceiling with his young age and immense potential.
Sesko generates plenty of power in his shots and has a knack for scoring from long range, something which Havertz has rarely done in his career.
Sesko should be guaranteed regular starts by manager Mikel Arteta next term if Arsenal buy him.
Arsenal should have the upper hand over the Red Devils, who are languishing 13th in the Premier League table.
Champions League football could play another key part in negotiations. United may not qualify for the competition unless they win the Europa League.
The door is open for Arsenal to land Sesko. The Gunners must secure his services, having halted their striker pursuit for an entire season for him.
Stats from Transfermarkt.com.
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