RB Leipzig's million deal: Why Benjamin Sesko takes your time!

RB Leipzig's million deal: Why Benjamin Sesko takes your time!

Leipzig, Deutschland - The summer transfer market is in full swing, and one player stands out: Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig. The 22-year-old striker, who scored impressive 21 goals and 6 assists in 45 games last season, is the focus of several top clubs, including Arsenal London. RB Leipzig plans to sell Sesko this summer for at least 70 million euros. However, this decision is not overturned, because a quick change is excluded, such as picture reports.

Although there are already interested parties, no agreement has yet been reached between Sesco and a possible new club. Arsenal already has talks to finalize a deal for the talented attacker, but these have not yet been specified. The conversations between Arsenal, Leipzig and the player are in progress, as well as Football Talk.

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The Sesco's departure could drag into the preparation, which RB Leipzig gives more time for the search for a suitable successor. The violation of Leipzig's season and the disappointing performance in the last season as a seventh in the Bundesliga seem to have made the decision about a sale easier. A change could open up new possibilities for the club, especially in view of the financial situation, after not qualified for the UEFA Champions League.

In addition to Arsenal, Manchester United and two clubs from Saudi Arabia also express their interest in the striker. So far, however, this has not reached an agreement with any of the interested clubs. The competition on the market is considerable; In addition to Sesko, Viktor Gyökeres is also traded by Sporting Lisbon, the last season scored 54 goals in 52 games and has a 100 million euro exit clause.

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Leipzig is convinced that the transfer will be successful, but sees the transfer fee around 70 million euros as a realistic goal. This transfer could be influenced by other transfer activities on the market, in particular through the price development of Gyökeres, the clause of which may decrease.

The future movements of the club will also depend on other transfers. It must be taken into account that RB Leipzig is currently needing a central striker, and the negotiations for Sesko could also have an impact on the desired reinforcements in the team.

rb Leipzig starts his preparation for the new season with the training start on July 14th and a friendly against regional league team Meuselwitz on July 19. The season starts on August 2 against Atalanta Bergamo, followed by an important friendly against Lens on August 9th.