Arsenal striker target’s agent pictured at the Emirates Stadium | OneFootball

Benjamin Sesko’s agent attended Arsenal’s game against Chelsea last week, amid reports linking the Gunners with a move for the striker.

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

Benjamin Sesko’s agent Elvis Basanovic posted a picture at the Emirates Stadium for Arsenal’s match against Chelsea last week, watching on as the Gunners demolished their London rivals 5-0.

There have been unconfirmed reports on social media that the agent held talks with Arsenal at the match, and French outlet Sport.fr reported on Monday morning that the club’s interest in Sesko is intensifying.

Sport claim Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United are all interested in Sesko, so it’s worth mentioning that Basanovic also attended Chelsea’s match against Manchester United on April 4th and United’s match against Liverpool on March 17th.

LEIPZIG, GERMANY: Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig applauds the fans following the team’s victory during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and VfL Wolfsburg at Red Bull Arena on April 13, 2024. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Last month, Charles Watts reported in his Daily Briefing that Benjamin Sesko was a more realistic potential signing than Ollie Watkins at Aston Villa, due to the RB Leipzig striker’s release clause.

Sky Sports claim Sesko has a €50m (£43m) release clause in his contract, included in his deal as a compromise last summer, to get his move from RB Salzburg over the line.

Arsenal have been linked with Sesko since November, when the Mirror reported that the Gunners had sent scouts to watch him playing in the Bundesliga ahead of a potential move.

The Athletic then reported that Sesko was among the names on Arsenal’s striker shortlist for 2024.

HEIDENHEIM, GERMANY: Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig scores his team’s first goal during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 and RB Leipzig at Voith-Arena on April 20, 2024. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

Sesko has 15 goals and two assists in 39 games (20 starts) this season, averaging a goal or assist every 110 minutes.

That’s an impressive record for a 20-year-old striker in a top-five European league, and the player’s age fits nicely with a recent claim from David Ornstein that Arsenal might be looking for a long-term signing up front in the wake of Kai Havertz’s good form.

Ornstein: Arsenal would have to consider interest in Gabriel Jesus

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal FC at Villa Park on December 09, 2023. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

David Ornstein of The Athletic has indicated that Gabriel Jesus‘ position at Arsenal could be reconsidered this summer if the club opts to sign another top-level striker.

Despite joining the club in 2022, Jesus has struggled with recurrent knee injuries and a lower than expected goal return. This season, he has netted eight goals and provided seven assists across all competitions, but his Premier League performances have been less impressive, with just four goals and four assists in 23 matches.

Consequently, Kai Havertz has often been preferred in the starting lineup and that faith has been rewarded. While Jesus has the capability to play on the wings, his future at Arsenal remains uncertain as the club considers its options for strengthening the squad.