Why Arsenal didn’t sign Benjamin Sesko and what next

Arsenal has now been widely reported as progress in talks to sign the Sporting Lisbon and Sweden VikTor Gyokeres, what happened with Benjamin Cisco?

Gunners was very keen on Sesko’s signature from RB Leipzig this summer, where the new sports director Andrea berta negotiates both deals simultaneously.

However, it appears that Arsenal has decided to move forward with Giuers as a priority, according to The Athletic and others.

Benjamin Cisco is very expensive for Arsenal

The sources with close understanding of the situation were informed Catchoffside Leipzig’s demands were very high, as the club refused to retract the price of 90 million euros, as I mentioned for the first time in the hands of Arsenal below …

In the past two weeks, Marcel Shepher refused to RB Leipzig negotiating less than 90 million euros.

Then the task became very clear.

Arsenal is now trying to close a deal by Victor Jaker. Current conversations about the fee structure and add ONS.

– Handufarsenal (Handofarsenal) July 6, 2025

This is also related to what CatchoffsideJohn Minsis was reported to Bouchi Lapa recently, while we were also told a few weeks ago that Arsenal was ready to stay away from Sesko talks.

Slovenia International had great fans inside Arsenal, and a long time stated that it was the first choice for the club, although other sources had played this, noting that Berta’s clear desire to maintain the Giokraz talks as well.

Benjamin Cisco is likely to have other options

Sesko Leipzig is still expected to leave this summer after failing to qualify for the Champions League.

The 22 -year -old has attention from Manchester United, Manchester City and Real Madrid, as I mentioned earlier. Catchoffside.

Meanwhile, Christian Falk recently informed us that Sesko had an interest from the Pro Saudi League, but was advised by his national team manager against going there now.

Falk also affirmed Man United’s interest in Skeo, so that it could now be one to see Arsenal instead focusing on Giocars.

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United needs a new striker this summer, and The Athletic has also named Aston Villa as a person on their radar, with preliminary conversations.

However, Sesko may be more logical with a long -term investment, even if Watercues have benefited from proving it in the Premier League.

Catchoffside Chelsea has also understood the interest of Sesko, but they have now signed both Liam Delap and Joao Pedro as new attackers this summer.