RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko reportedly prefers a summer move to <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/arsenal-tv-schedule/">Arsenal</a>. The striker is coming off of a breakout 2023/24 season with the German club. After arriving last summer from sister side RB Salzburg, Sesko racked up 14 in somewhat limited playing time. As a result, the 20-year-old attacker has been tracked by a plethora of top teams. 



Although he only just joined the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/bundesliga-tv-schedule/">Bundesliga</a> outfit, a summer move is quite possible. Elvis Basanovic, Sesko’s agent, even recently admitted that a switch to a Premier League side could very well be in the cards. And now, according to a report by journalist John Cross, the youngster would be most interested in joining the Gunners. This comes as fellow English top-flight teams such as <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/chelsea-tv-schedule/">Chelsea</a> and <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/manchester-united-tv-schedule/">Manchester United</a> are also supposedly chasing the Slovenia star.



Basanovic has already been inside the stadium to watch Arsenal play multiple times throughout the season. Sesko’s possible preference to move to north London is likely due to their involvement in the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/champions-league-tv-schedule/">Champions League</a>. Chelsea and United, on the other hand, endured tough 2023/24 campaigns and will take part in other European competitions next season. 



<h2>Slovenian striker would seemingly fit in well at Arsenal </h2>



Sesko’s successful freshman season was not exactly stellar from the start. The forward only managed to net three Bundesliga goals in his first 15 appearances. However, he then seemingly flipped a switch and ended the campaign on a tear. The Slovenian eventually scored 11 goals in his last 16 German league matches.



This type of prolific scoring is exactly what Arsenal needs at the moment. Not only has he netted goals for his club, but he appears to be a well-rounded attacker. While perhaps not the best passer, which could be a turnoff for Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, Sesko has shown to be able to score in practically any situation.



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His Bundesliga goals this season were nearly split between open play, counterattacks, and set pieces. The forward can also score goals with different body parts. For instance, of his 14 league goals, six of them were with his right foot, five were headers, and three were converted using his left foot.



Sesko’s combination of size (he’s 6’5″) and speed is fairly unique as well. The youngster even recently <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/benjamin-sesko-zlatan-nba/">told</a> World Soccer Talk that he grew up idolizing Swedish superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovich. Arteta prefers players who can win headers and be physical with opposing defenders. While he was not everyone’s cup of tea, Kai Havertz came in and performed pretty well at the center forward position for Arsenal because of these traits.



<h2>Other attacking alternatives may cost too much money</h2>



Some may argue that there are better striker options available for the Gunners. This is certainly a valid argument. Despite his recent flurry of goals, Sesko has not shown to be consistent over a long period. However, the Leipzig forward is available for around $57 million. Although still a solid chunk of change, another more established striker could cost double this fee.



Sesko is, however, only just 20 and will likely develop even more in the near future. This is also something that Arteta targets in transfer markets as well. Assuming this development continues, the Slovenian could very well be the final piece of the puzzle in Arsenal’s title chase.



The Gunners have not been able to fully rely on Gabriel Jesus or Eddie Nketiah in the position. Jesus, while talented, has unfortunately dealt with a series of injury setbacks since joining the club. Nketiah, on the other hand, may be better suited to join another team to get regular playing time.



Whether is Sesko or another target, Arsenal needs to add in the position to make the extra push in the league and other competitions. Arteta is set to receive a new <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/arsenal-gives-arteta-new-contract-as-demand-for-trophies-rises/">bumper contract</a> and he has to deliver the goods soon.



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Sesko prefers Arsenal as club targets final piece of the puzzle

Although several top clubs are targeting him, RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko reportedly prefers a move to Arsenal this summer.

RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko joined the club in the summer of 2023 from sister club <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/rb-salzburg-tv-schedule-for-us-viewers/">RB Salzburg</a>. Thus far, he’s scored 10 goals in 27 appearances for Leipzig as the team continues its run toward UEFA Champions League qualification.



Before joining RB Leipzig, the Slovenian international was on the radar of a lot of clubs, particularly because of his goalscoring form in the Austrian Bundesliga. In 55 appearances for Salzburg, he netted 21 times.



Asked how he relaxes after games, Sesko told World Soccer Talk, “After games, I try to play basketball. Just throwing [the ball] in the basket is what I really like. If it’s good weather, most of the time I go to the hoop a little bit, and the mind goes away.”



<h2>Sesko on Zlatan and NBA</h2>



Sesko also likes to watch the NBA for one particular reason.



“I actually watched [NBA] more than before especially the playoffs, and I watch Dallas Mavericks because Luka Dončić is Slovenian. Before, I loved to play but I didn’t really follow the game.”



Sesko told World Soccer Talk who his role model is outside of basketball.



“Most of the time, I was [watching] YouTube videos of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, which were really good to watch. To be honest, [I liked] the way he was having fun with other players. I love his confidence.&nbsp;



“I watched all of the [Zlatan] videos that were [available]. And then when there was no more, I just continued to watch the same thing again, and I tried to do those skills on the pitch.”



His favorite Zlatan goal was the bicycle kick the Swedish international scored against England.



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Signed for $25 million from RB Salzburg, Sesko’s confidence and goalscoring have come together at just the right time for him and his club.



Sesko is looking forward to <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/rb-leipzig-joins-host-of-clubs-with-summer-tour-in-usa/">RB Leipzig’s US tour</a> where the German club faces <a href="https://rbleipzig.com/en/news/2023-2024/rb-leipzig-us-tour-summer-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Aston Villa at Red Bull Arena</a> in late July.



“I think it’s a good opportunity,” said Sesko. “It’s a good experience and, yes, I look forward to it.”



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