Arsenal Faces Wage Stalemate in £70m Sesko Transfer Talks

Arsenal are determined to sign striker Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig, valuing him at around £70 million, as they seek to strengthen their attack following three consecutive second-place Premier League finishes. However, the transfer faces significant hurdles due to Sesko's wage demands, which exceed Arsenal's initial offer, and his request for an exit clause in the contract, a condition Arsenal is reluctant to accept. This contractual dispute has led the club to consider Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres as an alternative, who is eager to move to the Premier League and has delivered an impressive goal-scoring record. Despite Sesko's reputation as a physically imposing striker with potential comparable to Erling Haaland, Arsenal must balance the financial and strategic implications of his demands against the need to secure a marquee forward promptly for the upcoming season. The club aims to finalize their striker signing early to integrate the player during pre-season, avoiding a prolonged transfer saga. If agreements with Sesko cannot be reached, Arsenal are prepared to pivot fully towards Gyokeres to fulfill their attacking reinforcements.