Amidst reports that Tottenham Hotspur are stepping up their interest in Benjamin Sesko, it has now emerged that the Lilywhites have been overtaken in the transfer race by their London rivals.
Sesko has developed into one of the best number nines in the Bundesliga since his move to Leipzig two years ago, with the striker finishing the 2024-25 campaign with 21 goals and six assists to his name.
It has been reported over recent weeks that after qualifying for the Champions League, Tottenham are ready to flex their financial muscle by making a move offer for Sesko.
This was backed up a few days ago by ESPN who confirmed that Sesko is one of two Leipzig stars that Spurs have their eye on, with the other one being attacking midfielder Xavi Simons.
Arsenal are in talks about signing Benjamin Sesko
However, Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of the 22-year-old just got a lot harder as it has emerged that their North London rivals have now launched a serious move for the striker.
This update comes from Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg, who reveals that Arsenal have now entered into ‘concrete talks’ over a deal for Sesko.
The Gunners have acquired all information regarding the Slovenian’s release clause and the payment structure.
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The journalist makes no mention of Spurs in his update, naming Man United as the other club eyeing the Leipzig star, but he makes it clear that Arsenal are the only ones currently in contact with the Bundesliga club about the striker.
How much would teams have to pay for Sesko this summer?
The centre-forward has a €80m (£66.2m) release clause in his contract, and it was reported by GiveMeSport back in March that Tottenham are refusing to rule out activating Sesko’s release clause.
That update claimed that the Lilywhites’ interest in the Leipzig man is independent of their desire to land Mathys Tel permanently.