Fabrizio Reporting Arsenal Advancement In Negotiations For 21 Year Old Striker: Perfect Signing For The Gunners? | OneFootball

Arsenal have been preparing to make changes in their attacking department in the transfer market for weeks. The pressure to regain ground against Liverpool and City and make their mark in Europe are forcing the club to act decisively. Mikel Arteta and the sporting director of the club, Berta want to close their key deals as soon as possible, and the focus is on a name that keeps coming up in London.

The interest is not new, but this time the signs point to a real move. The last few hours have seen intense speculation, and the name Benjamin Sesko has once again been stirred up amongst the most reliable information channels. The stage has been set.

Arsenal Are Advancing In The Negotiations For Benjamin Šeško

According to Fabrizio Romano this afternoon, Arsenal are making progress in negotiations with RB Leipzig for the Slovenian striker. The Italian journalist had already revealed the Gunners’ interest in his column for CaughtOffside this morning. However, a few hours ago, he confirmed on his official X account that contacts are still ongoing and that the transfer is beginning to take shape. Although there is still no definitive agreement, the move is accelerating. Sesko is a priority for Arsenal, and signs from Germany point to an imminent departure. The London club are going all out.

LEIPZIG, GERMANY – MAY 03: Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzigcelebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and FC Bayern München at Red Bull Arena on May 03, 2025 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

Why Will He Be A Perfect Signing For The Gunners?

This signing fits perfectly with what Arteta needs. Sesko offers physicality, off-the-ball movement and a very different profile to Gabriel Jesus. He is only 22 years old, but his impact in the Bundesliga has already made it clear that he knows how to move between centre-backs with aggression and presence. In tight games, that can make a world of difference.

The Leipzig striker is also a constant threat in transitions, something Arsenal lacked at key moments last season. If this move goes through, the team gain an option without losing their identity. What’s more, he arrives at just the right time: without the pressure of being an absolute star, but with a hunger to grow and compete.

To aspire to the title and make the leap in the Champions League, you need that kind of player. Can they close the deal? Yes. The interest is real, there is willingness on both sides, and Leipzig knows that this summer is their last chance to get a high price. Arsenal, with the financial boost from UEFA and the Premier League, has the margin to reach 60 million. But there is another interpretation, which is that this signing is also a message. Arteta want a dynamite up front. And Sesko, if he lands at the Emirates, will arrive to shake the nets.