Report: Arsenal reach breakthrough to sign their first choice striker

Earlier this week, Sport Bild‘s sister publication *Bild* reported that Arsenal were not in concrete negotiations with RB Leipzig over the signing of Benjamin Sesko. However, that story appears to have quickly evolved.

According to the latest update from Sport Bild, Arsenal have already reached an agreement with the 22-year-old striker — believed to be in relation to personal terms. While such agreements don’t guarantee a move, they are a significant milestone in high-level negotiations, especially when dealing with a club as firm in their valuations as RB Leipzig.

Encouragingly for Arsenal fans, the report adds that the Gunners have also informed Leipzig of their intention to submit a bid that would match or exceed the Bundesliga side’s expectations. That could pave the way for a quick resolution, should both sides find common ground on the final fee.

Sesko has demonstrated his immense potential through a powerful mix of blistering pace, refined technical skills, and a natural goal-scoring instinct. His arrival would bring a new level of versatility and dynamism to Arsenal’s forward line — something that Mikel Arteta’s side has at times lacked during key stages of the season. Though he is young and a bit raw, there will need to be some time to adapt but the potential of the player is deemed as sky-high.

As Arsenal look to strengthen their squad with decisive early moves in the window, this potential signing could prove crucial in closing the gap on their Premier League rivals. With more Arsenal signings expected in 2025, the Gunners appear ready to back Arteta and new transfer chief Andrea Berta in their ambitious plans.