Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Sesko's HUGE price tag revealed, Zubimendi set for MEDICAL, Gunners ‘launch Gyokeres BID'
Potential Sesko boost
Arsenal may have received a major boost in their bid to sign RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko.
According to Bild, Sesko will be left out of Leipzig's upcoming pre-season tour.
The same report claims the Bundesliga giants would start talks at £59million for the striker.
However, the Gunners may have to splash up to £84m for the Slovenia international.
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