RB Leipzig have set an astonishingly high asking price for Benjamin Sesko, with Arsenal currently planning to go big for the Slovenian striker.

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• Leipzig set outrageous price tag for Sesko
• Striker scored 21 goals in all competitions
• Arsenal keen on signing him this summer

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  According to a report from the , Leipzig have set an astronomical price tag for their highly sought-after forward Sesko amid links with Arsenal. Indeed, the Red Bull outfit are demanding a whopping €110 million (£92m) for the Slovenian international.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  At the age of 21, Sesko has earned a reputation as one of the best young strikers in Europe, scoring 21 goals in 45 games in all competitions for Leipzig in the 2024-25 season. However, with his contract running until 2029, the young striker will not be let go of easily by his current employers. While reports suggest that Arsenal have opened talks with Sesko, negotiations will not be easy. But head coach Mikel Arteta has already acknowledged that they will spend big on transfers this season, hinting that acquiring a player like Sesko is already a part of their plans for next season.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Speculation might have linked Sesko with Arsenal, but earlier this week, reports claimed that the Gunners have sent a formal offer worth €70m (£58m) to Sporting CP for Viktor Gyokeres. They are the favourites to sign him, with Bayern Munich and Manchester United also interested in landing the player.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR BENJAMIN SESKO?

  Sesko will next be seen in action for the Slovenia national team, as they take on Luxembourg and Bosnia and Herzegovina in international friendlies in June.

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