According to reports, Chelsea’s interest in striker RB Leipzig Benjamin Sesko can simply “force” Arsenal to offer an offer for its maximum objective this month.
Sesko has been connected with several Premier League clubs in the beyond two years, when he has one of the most productive attackers in Europe.
Arsenal made him its largest goal before the 2024/25 campaign, they lost themselves by deciding to write a contract extension to dedicate their long career to RB Leipzig.
Despite this, SESKO – who has 14 aims in 27 appearances this season – leave RB Leipzig before next season, because he would have a “Gentleman’s Award” with Bundesliga’s outfit.
Firstly, the strikers intended to wait until the summer to indicate a new striker, however, the injury to Gabriel Jesus may force them to put them on the market. That retreat from left-wing coach Mikel Arteta with Kai Havertz as the only In-Form central advantage.
A recent report claimed Sesko has “picked” Arsenal, but Chelsea’s lingering interest could also make the Gunners move now as journalist Fraser Fletcher in a report for our pals TEAMtalk claims they are set to ‘choose between’ the 21-year-old and Bayern Munich’s Mathys Tel.
It is noted that ‘concrete talks’ have taken place with Chelsea ‘expected to be more aggressive in their pursuit of a forward after recalling Trevoh Chalobah from his loan with Crystal Palace’. Regarding Sesko, the report claims.
“The sources have shown that Chelsea in a constant touch with the agents of the RB Leipzig Sesko striker, who recently provides in Stamford Bridge. The blues obviously told Sesko’s entourage that he would be a key player if he joined them.
‘Sesko is also a long-term target for Arsenal and they have also held talks with his agents over a potential deal. The Gunners believe they are in a strong position to sign the Slovenian international, after they approached him last summer.
‘TEAMtalk understands that Chelsea are considering a bid for Sesko before the end of the January window and if they do submit one, that could force Arsenal into making an offer of their own.’
It is also noted that their move for Sesko ‘could depend on if they sign Tel’.
“Chelsea is wonderful admirers of Sesko, but they are throwing a giant that offers him this month can tell if they indicate to the young man of Bayern Munich Tel.
“Chelsea deserves to hold more meetings with Bayern Munich in a possible resolution for such. In the past, they discussed the option of signing him as a component of a deal that would have noted Christopher Nkunku signing up for the German giants.
‘Tel wasn’t willing to leave Bayern at the time,, so the talks were put on hold. However, the 19-year-old hasn’t played in Bayern’s last three games, which may have changed his position on an exit.
“We, that Bayern, are open to Tel download this month and we have the option to promote or lend it.
“Chelsea will indicate the young striker in a permanent agreement, or would be open to a loan to buy Teamtalk resources. They asked Bayern about the terms of an agreement and it is expected that additional negotiations take position in the next few days. “