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Metro
2 days ago
- Sport
- Metro
Arsenal given huge Benjamin Sesko update with RB Leipzig transfer message
Benjamin Sesko is on Arsenal's shortlist ahead of the summer transfer window (DeFodi Images/Shutterstock) Arsenal target Benjamin Sesko has been told by RB Leipzig that he can leave the club as soon as possible, according to reports. Mikel Arteta's side had considered a move for Sesko last year and have retained their interest ahead of the summer transfer window. Sesko has ended the campaign with 21 goals in 45 games for RB Leipzig but the club are set to take a huge financial hit after finishing seventh in the Bundesliga and missing out on European football for next season. According to The Sun, RB Leipzig have informed Sesko that they want a quick sale and that the striker can even be sold to Arsenal next week if a deal is quickly agreed. The report adds that RB Leipzig are holding out for a £85 million fee for the 21-year-old but a deal closer to £60m is more likely. Get personalised updates on Manchester United every day Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you. The Slovenia international joined RB Leipzig from RB Salzburg for €24m (£20.6m) in 2023 and signed a five-year contract which included a £55m release clause which has since increased to over £66m (€80m). Benjamin Sesko scored 21 goals for RB Leipzig this season (AFP via Getty) When asked about his future earlier this month, Sesko said: 'We'll see what happens. It's open, anything can happen.' More Trending RB Leipzig are currently in Brazil where they ran out 3-1 winners but Sesko did not make an appearance due to a knee injury. Arsenal have also held talks with Sporting CP over a deal for their striker Viktor Gyokeres, who finished the season with 54 goals in 52 matches and helped the Portuguese club win the domestic league and cup double. Reports in Portugal this week have claimed that Arsenal have put forward a proposal worth €70m (£58.7m) and are ready to offer the 26-year-old a five-year deal worth £110,000 per week before bonuses. Arsenal are also closing in on a £51m deal to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi. The 26-year-old is now due to undergo a medical with Arteta's side. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Arrow MORE: Jeremie Frimpong makes promise to Liverpool fans after club announce £29.5m signing Arrow MORE: Cristiano Ronaldo makes decision over future after Club World Cup talks
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Health
- Perth Now
Hospitalisation rocks Novak Djokovic's French Open campaign
Novak Djokovic's French Open campaign has been rocked by the sudden hospitalisation of his longtime friend and physio, Miljan Amanovic. Amanovic has been in the 24-time grand slam champion's inner circle for several years, and sits in his players' box during matches. The Serbian tennis legend provided an update on his friend on Friday (AEST), but wouldn't be drawn into details of the 'serious' health issue. 'Unfortunately, Miljan is in the hospital,' Djokovic said. 'He had a serious situation today and underwent surgery. 'I wouldn't want to go into more detail than that.' The 38-year-old said everyone in his team is worried. 'We're all very concerned,' Djokovic added. 'He's currently stable, but the situation isn't ideal. 'He'll have to stay in the hospital for a few days. 'We're all worried. I hope everything will be alright.' Novak Djokovic getting stretched by his physiotherapist Miljan Amanovic. Credit: Peter Staples/ATP Tour / ATP Tour via Getty Images With Amanovic front-of-mind, Djokovic found it a bit of a slog to put away the eccentric Corentin Moutet 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (7-1) in more than three hours to stay on course to go past the record of 24 grand slams that he currently shares with Margaret Court. He had to survive a set point in the third set and also needed some medical treatment on the sore toes on his left foot. Djokovic struggled with blisters on his left foot during the match. Credit: DeFodi Images / DeFodi Images via Getty Images 'He had set point,' said Djokovic. 'At that moment anything could happen but I stayed in the set. At the right time, I found a good serve.' 'Obviously, motivation now is to make more history,' added the phenomenon who's looking in ominous form after his 100th title win in Geneva and will face either Canada's Denis Shapovalov or Austrian Filip Misolic in round three. The 38-year-old admitted it's not as easy to back up from match to match anymore at his age, compounding the absence felt without his physio. 'Look, the recovery time is not much longer, I feel like,' he said. 'I mean, I'm pretty fit at the moment. I don't feel like I have any major issues. Although it took me, like, almost an hour to deal with the blister and the bleeding that I had. 'So they had to use the injections and draw the blood out and then inject something to dry out the blister. So that was, you know, not really a pleasant process. But it is something that, you know, anyone who has blisters that are bleeding has to do it. 'So that's why I'm also late with you guys, and I'm sorry for that. But I don't think it's going to be an issue for me to recover. I mean, three hours was a lot of running, straight sets, but a three-hour match is a good three-hour session. 'Good thing about slams obviously you have a day in between. So plenty of time to recover and get ready for the next one.'
