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Benjamin Sesko not Arsenal transfer priority despite summer chase

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Benjamin Sesko not Arsenal transfer priority despite summer chase

Arsenal’s summer transfer priority this summer remains a central midfielder despite the talk of a centre-forward signing at the start of the window, football.london understands. Arsenal are understood to like Benjamin Sesko however any potential deal remains some way off despite the Slovenian forward’s intention to decide his future ahead of the European Championships.

RB Leipzig have made a contract offer to the 21-year-old and his current deal’s inclusion of a release clause of £55.6million expires on June 30. The appreciation of Sesko comes from the impressive second half to the player’s season and his technical and finishing traits which have been on show in the Bundesliga.




However, the Gunners’ keenness to add a central midfielder to the squad this summer should not come as a surprise. Arsenal have had inconsistencies when it comes to the selection of the midfield three with injuries to Thomas Partey a persistent problem.

The Ghanaian missed the majority of the season just gone and despite an understanding he would prefer to stay at the north London side, should an acceptable offer arrive there remains a feeling that the Gunners would sell. Having extended Jorginho’s contract for another season, Arteta knows he has the quality depth in his midfield with or without Partey but adding another quality option to the side is the dream scenario.

In terms of names, however, there is no standout candidate such as there was with Declan Rice last summer. There are a number of unknown factors and restrictions facing the club too when it comes to deals.

Despite the club’s consistent compliance with Profit and Sustainability Regulations, the club are conscious of the cycles and will angle business accordingly. The club are expected to complete the permanent signing of David Raya from Brentford, football.london understands.

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