Premier League
Arsenal moves cautiously but determinedly in the summer market. Viktor Gyökeres is the name that has gained the most strength in the offices of the London club, being the chosen forward to reinforce the attack. However, the Gunners have alternatives in case negotiations for the Swede do not succeed, with his transfer rumored to be around 71 million euros. In that list of options is Benjamin Sesko, a young talent from RB Leipzig who is also on the radar of several top clubs in Europe.
Benjamin Sesko, Arsenal's Plan B
The English club's sports management wants to avoid unpleasant surprises and works in parallel to anticipate any setbacks. Sesko, who has caught attention for his scoring ability, physical strength, and mobility, represents a solid option. The Slovenian will not continue in Germany, a decision that has been accelerated following Leipzig's failure to qualify for continental competitions.
Mikel Arteta values both the present and the future of his squad, and Sesko fits the profile he is looking for: youth, room for improvement, and experience in a demanding league. Although not the top choice on the club's agenda, the possibility of signing him remains alive if Sporting Lisbon decides to block Gyökeres' departure or further increases the transfer conditions.
Arsenal, aiming to raise its competitive level to battle head-to-head with the giants of the Premier League and Europe, wants to secure the arrival of a '9' as soon as possible. In the Emirates offices, they know that strengthening the offensive line is a priority, and if the signing of the Swedish forward becomes complicated, the name of the Slovenian striker could gain prominence and become the big impact move for the Londoners in the summer market.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El plan B del Arsenal por si falla el fichaje de Viktor Gyökeres
