RB Leipzig's million dollar deal: Why Benjamin Sesko is taking his time!

RB Leipzig's million dollar deal: Why Benjamin Sesko is taking his time!

The summer transfer market is in full swing, and one player in particular stands out: Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig. The 22-year-old striker, who scored an 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 will not be made hastily, as a quick change is impossible, as Bild reports.

Although there are already interested parties, no agreement has yet been reached between Sesko and a possible new club. Arsenal are already in talks to finalize a deal for the talented attacker, but these have not yet become concrete. Discussions between Arsenal, Leipzig and the player are ongoing, as highlighted by Football Talk.

To the backgrounds

Sesko's departure could drag on into preseason, giving RB Leipzig more time to find a suitable successor. The injury to Leipzig's season and last season's disappointing performance in seventh place in the Bundesliga appear to have made the decision to sell easier. A move could open up new opportunities for the club, especially given their financial situation after they failed to qualify for the UEFA Champions League.

In addition to Arsenal, Manchester United and two Saudi Arabian clubs have also expressed interest in the striker. However, he has not yet reached an agreement with any of the interested clubs. The competition in the market is significant; In addition to Sesko, Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyökeres, who scored 54 goals in 52 games last season and has a €100 million release clause, is also being traded.

Transfer and negotiation details

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

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

RB Leipzig starts its preparation for the new season with the start of training on July 14th and a test match against regional league team Meuselwitz on July 19th. The season opener takes place on August 2nd against Atalanta Bergamo, followed by an important friendly against Lens on August 9th.