BREAKING: Arsenal transfer target delivers big blow to Arsenal as he signs new deal with current club

Fabrizio Romano has reported that Benjamin Sesko, the striker for RB Leipzig, will not be joining Arsenal this summer. Sesko has opted to secure a new contract with the Bundesliga club.

The Gunners were the frontrunners in the pursuit of the 21-year-old Slovenia international, surpassing other Premier League candidates, and it appeared that they had received a substantial advantage as a consequence.

Nevertheless, Arsenal will be compelled to seek out a striker of proven quality from a different club in order to mount a more formidable title challenge next season. Sesko will remain at Leipzig to further his development.

Romano announced on his YouTube channel that Benjamin Sesko has made a decision regarding his future. This is a significant development.

“You recall that I informed you on numerous occasions that Benjamin Sesko will make a decision in June.” Benjamin Sesko desires to make a decision prior to the Euros. We can now affirm that the Sesko saga will not be divided into two installments for July and August, as we previously stated in an exclusive update three weeks ago.

“Benjamin Sesko has elected to accept the proposal from Red Bull Leipzig.” He remains at the club and extends his contract with Leipzig. We anticipate that Benjamin Sesko will execute a new contract with Red Bull Leipzig in the near future. The agreement has been reached. It has been completed.

Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, is aware that in order to surpass Manchester City for the title next season, he must acquire a high-quality number nine.

Sesko concluded the 2023-24 season with 18 goals in 42 appearances and possesses the necessary attributes to enhance the Gunners’ offensive capabilities.

They will need to proceed to the subsequent striker on their target list and expect to finalize the transaction as soon as feasible, as preseason preparations are scheduled to commence shortly.

Arsenal could have easily activated the £55 million release clause of Sesko, as it is a reasonable fee in the current inflated market. However, they may need to offer a higher price to secure the striker they desire after missing out on the Slovenian.