Arsenal Begin Talks to Sign Benjamin Šeško as Key Summer Target

Arsenal have started formal talks to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Šeško. The Slovenian forward has been on the club’s radar for a long time. Their recruitment team, management, and manager Mikel Arteta all admire him. After failing twice to sign him in 2024, Arsenal hope Šeško will now move to the Emirates Stadium this summer.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Arsenal have begun serious negotiations with RB Leipzig for Benjamin Šeško. He is their priority striking target for the next season. The Gunners previously tried to sign him in January and May 2024, but Leipzig turned them down. Now, with Šeško looking to leave Germany, Arsenal are trying again. Arsenal struggled to find a consistent goal scorer last season. No current Arsenal player scored 10 league goals in the 2024/25 campaign. Signing a proven forward has become a top priority for their summer business.

WHY ŠEŠKO AND WHY NOW?

At just 21 years old, Šeško is seen as a player with high potential and physical presence. He fits Arsenal’s attacking style under Arteta. While there has been some debate between Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta about other striker options, such as Viktor Gyökeres, everyone agrees that Šeško is a prime target. Despite previous disagreements over transfer priorities, there is a collective push to sign the Slovenian star this time. Leipzig have set a high asking price of around £92.5m, but an exit clause could help facilitate a move. Arsenal may need to sell players to fund the deal.

WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL AND ŠEŠKO?

Arsenal finished the 2024/25 Premier League season in second place, just behind Manchester City. The team had a strong defensive record but struggled up front. Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz couldn’t provide consistent goals. With Champions League football secured again, Arsenal see Šeško as the striker who could lift their level. He could help them mount a stronger title challenge next season. The club’s first match of the new campaign will be against newly promoted Ipswich Town. They aim to set the tone for a season in which they hope to close the gap at the top. Meanwhile, RB Leipzig finished fourth in the Bundesliga, qualifying for the Champions League. They are now preparing for life without their top young striker.