Overview

• After Leipzig failed to secure Champions League qualification, the club agreed to open talks for Sesko’s departure.
• Leipzig are seeking an initial fee of £75m to £92.5m for the 22-year-old forward, who scored 21 goals in 45 appearances last season.
• Arsenal propose to reduce the upfront cost by linking part of the transfer fee to Sesko’s future performances.
• Manchester United have joined the race for Sesko, potentially intensifying competition for his signature.
• Manager Mikel Arteta has prioritized a prolific striker after no Arsenal player reached double-digit Premier League goals in 2024/25.