Arsenal had scouts present to watch Benjamin Sesko in action in the Champions League as interest in the striker continues to grow.
According to TBR, Arsenal are still interested in Benjamin Sesko, having sent scouts to watch the 21-year-old Bundesliga prospect in action midweek. The observers were present to watch Sesko’s RB Leipzig taking on Juventus, with the Slovenian scoring a brace.
Sesko and Dusan Vlahovic were the stars on the pitch when RB Leipzig hosted Juventus in their Champions League encounter on Wednesday. The two strikers bagged a brace each, with the Serbian’s side coming out on top with a 3-2 reverse scoreline.
Arsenal is interested in Vlahovic and Sesko, and the North London club had scouts present to watch the two strikers. Of course, the focus was Sesko, as the interest in the Serbian may not be as strong as it is for the Slovenian, who rejected a move and signed a new deal with RB Leipzig in the summer.
Sesko also has other suitors, with Chelsea retaining an interest, while Manchester United has also expressed admiration for the forward. Arsenal might have done some good background work for the striker during the summer, which might make things easier for them when they begin chasing Sesko again.
Arsenal decided against revisiting their interest in Sesko a while ago, although it appears they are not going anywhere as of now. The Gunners could keep monitoring his situation, as Mikel Arteta might find space in his squad next summer to add a new striker.
Sesko to replace Gabriel Jesus?
As things stand, Kai Havertz is Arsenal’s central striker, while Gabriel Jesus has had an injury-hit start to the new campaign. It could be a big possibility that Arteta phases the Brazilian out of his plans by next season and then eyes a new striker to replace him.
The Gunners boss continues to seek technically and physically gifted players for his side, with Sesko and Vlahovic’s profiles matching their requirements. Hence, they are keeping close tabs on the 21-year-old Bundesliga prospect, as a move could be on the cards next season if things fall into place.
