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Benjamin Sesko will make a decision on his future before Euro 2024, having been called up by Slovenia for the tournament.

Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko celebrates scoring during the German first division Bundesliga football match between RB Leipzig and Werder Bremen in Leipzig, eastern Germany on May 11, 2024. (Photo by RONNY HARTMANN/AFP via Getty Images)

Slovenia announced their preliminary 30-man squad for Euro 2024 on Tuesday, with RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko among the names on their list.

The tournament puts a bit of time pressure on Sesko’s club future, as he won’t want to be thinking about a transfer during the Euros, but his release clause expires at the end of June.

Fabrizio Romano reports that Sesko’s agent has confirmed that the plan is to make a decision on his future within three weeks, before the Euros.

The 20-year-old won’t be moving to Saudi Arabia despite offers, but he’ll either extend his RB Leipzig deal or move on, with Premier League clubs interested.

Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko reacts during the German first division Bundesliga football match between Eintracht Frankfurt and RB Leipzig in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany on May 18, 2024. (Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images)

Romano wrote last week that RB Leipzig have made contact with Sesko’s agent in recent days to offer him a new contract, hoping to convince him to stay for one more year.

Meanwhile, Philipp Hinze of Sky Sport Germany confirmed that Sesko’s release clause has now been finalised at €65m (£55.9m).

As mentioned, Hinze added that there’s a deadline on Sesko’s release clause, and it must be triggered by the end of June.

LEIPZIG, GERMANY – APRIL 13: Benjamin Sesko of Leipzig celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and VfL Wolfsburg at Red Bull Arena on April 13, 2024 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Sam Dean reported for The Telegraph that Arsenal have a strong interest in Sesko, and they’re considering a summer move for the young forward.

Rival suitors for the player reportedly believe Arsenal are in pole position for the signing, with the Gunners prioritising a move to strengthen their squad in forward areas in the upcoming window.

Among those rival suitors are Manchester United and Chelsea, and there have also been reports of interest from AC Milan.

Sesko’s agent Basanovic has been pictured at a couple of Arsenal games in recent weeks, sharing photos at the Emirates Stadium before the 5-0 thrashing of Chelsea and at Old Trafford before that 1-0 win.

Benjamin Sesko’s agent attends Arsenal’s match against Chelsea (Photo via Basanovic on Instagram)

Sesko has 18 goals and two assists in 42 games (22 starts) this season, averaging a goal or assist every 103 minutes. He ended the season with goals in seven consecutive Bundesliga fixtures.

At 20 years old, the player’s age fits nicely with recent claims from David Ornstein and John Cross that Arsenal might be looking for a younger long-term signing up front.