Benjamin Sesko ‘decides to STAY at RB Leipzig with gentlemen’s agreement in place’ dealing a blow to Arsenal’s transfer hopes

Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig was a target for Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea, but Fabrizio Romano reports that the Slovakian forward has now chosen to remain with the Bundesliga team and ink a new contract.

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In an attempt to bolster their center-forward depth, Arsenal seemed to be among the teams making a strong push for his signature. Given that their present choices are Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz, it is obvious that Mikel Arteta wаnted an emerging natural striker to aid them in their Premier League title figҺt.

 Three Premier League teams are disappointed to learn that Sesko will remain at RB Leipzig and sign a new contract with the German team, according to Italian journalist Romano…

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“Benjamin Sesko has chosen to sign a new contract with better conditions at RB Leipzig and to STAY there! A decision was made for a gifted striker, much like Haaland did while he was at BVB. Šeško will remain in Leipzig with a new gentleman’s arrangement for his eventual departure.”

Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United were all interested, according to a report from The Athletic, but they will have to start over in their Һunt for a new striker. The young forward’s contract reportedly included a release clause of approximately £55 million, which the eager English teams would have surely considered a steаl.

Leipzig will benefit greatly from signing Sesko to a new contract before to Euro 2024 since he is considered one of the most exciting up-and-coming talents in Europe. The 21-year-old hopes to have a successful tournament for his nation, which will probably make clubs work more to get him to leave Leipzig.