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Arsenal ‘open talks with RB Leipzig over Benjamin Sesko transfer' as German side make bizarre move to force deal through
ARSENAL have reportedly opened transfer talks with RB Leipzig over Benjamin Sesko. The 22-year-old Slovenian forward has been on the Gunners' wishlist since last summer. 4 4 4 Sesko scored 21 goals and notched six assists in all competitions last season. And new sporting director Andrea Berta is eager to get a deal over the line ahead of a "big" summer. Arsenal opened official talks with Leipzig on Friday, according to Sky Sports. The two clubs are in contact but no formal bid has yet been submitted. Sesko is currently nursing a knock and didn't play for Slovenia against Luxembourg last night. The injury to his knee is not thought to be serious. The Mirror claims Leipzig contacted the Slovenian FA prior to the international break. The club requested Sesko sit out both Slovenia's matches in a bid to avoid injury. He has travelled with the squad ahead of a game with Bosnia and Herzegovina on Tuesday. But Sesko has not trained ahead of the game in Celje. £67M Real Madrid Star Rodrygo on Gunners Hit List | From The Sports Desk | Sun Sport Arsenal remain interested in Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres as Mikel Arteta looks to overhaul his attack. But as SunSport exclusively revealed on Friday, Manchester United are in pole position to sign the Swede sensation. Gyokeres, who scored 54 goals in 52 games for Sporting last season, has an £85m release clause. But it is understood that the Portuguese side would accept a fee closer to £60m this summer. 4 Leipzig appear braced for numerous bids on Sesko, who could command a similar fee. The forward has proved prolific since joining the German side from sister club RB Salzburg in 2023. Sesko has bagged 39 goals in 87 games for Leipzig. He penned a lucrative contract extension last summer, with the deal running until 2029.
The Sun
13-05-2025
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- The Sun
Florian Wirtz jets in for Man City talks as Pep Guardiola's side make formal transfer offer to Bayer Leverkusen
FLORIAN WIRTZ has jetted into the UK to hold transfer talks with Manchester City. The 22-year-old was one of Bayer Leverkusen 's star performers last season, which saw them make an ill-fated bid to retain the Bundesliga title. 1 His displays caught the eye of City boss Pep Guardiola, who is said to have eyed up the Germany international as a replacement for the departing Kevin de Bruyne. And Writz is said to have been in England today to discuss a potential move to the Etihad. That's according to, Bild, who claims City have made a "formal offer" to Leverkusen for the midfielder's services. The status of City's talks with Wirtz and his representatives are currently unknown. Guardiola, however, will face a battle to acquire the German. Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich are also keen on signing the 22-year-old. The Bavraians are in need of a new attacking player due to club legend Thomas Müller's departure from the Allianz Arena. And their need for a new forward-thinking player could increase in the coming weeks if Leroy Sane opts not to sign a new deal. Writz enjoyed a stellar season with Leverkusen in the 2024/25 campaign, scoring 16 goals and racking up 15 assists in all competitions.
