Arsenal are ‘particularly interested’ in signing Leipzig star, also wanted by Man Utd | OneFootball

Arsenal did not make any signings during the winter transfer window much to the disappointment of their fans.

The Gunners could not pursue their suitable targets, and are now likely to spend big at the end of the campaign.

Benjamin Sesko is one of the top candidates on their wishlist, and Bild claim that Arsenal and Manchester United are on the trail for his services.

The German outlet report that the Gunners are ‘particularly interested’ in the 21-year-old, who has been described as ‘exciting‘ by Bundesliga.com.

Sesko has a gentleman’s agreement to leave Leipzig for £58 million this summer. The fee is reportedly a ‘piece of cake’ for the English duo.

Arsenal must secure Sesko’s services after long-term pursuit

The Gunners were determined to land the Slovenia international last summer, but the striker ended up penning a new long-term deal at Leipzig.

Sesko was reportedly reluctant to join the London club amid fears that he could be the second-choice marksman behind Kai Havertz for the season.

Both Sesko and Havertz have 15 goals respectively this campaign, but the former is quite clearly better when it comes to shot-to-goal conversion.

Sesko has a conversion rate of 26 percent compared to Havertz’s 17 in the league. He has squandered seven big chances, less than half than Havertz (15).

The former Red Bull Salzburg man has a higher ceiling with his young age and immense potential.

Sesko generates plenty of power in his shots and has a knack of scoring from long range, something which Havertz has rarely done in his career.

In our view, the 21-year-old should be guaranteed regular starts by manager Mikel Arteta next term with the inconsistency shown by Havertz this season.

Sesko values a sporting project. Arsenal should have an upper hand over the Red Devils, who are languishing 13th in the Premier League table.

Champions League football could play another key part in negotiations. United may not qualify for the competition unless they win the Europa League.

The door is open for Arsenal to land Sesko. The Gunners must secure his services, having halted their striker pursuit for an entire season for him.

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