Jurgen Klopp may block an exit from RB Leipzig for 21-year-old Slovenian striker Benjamin Sesko next summer, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, and Manchester City keen.
According to a report by Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, Benjamin Sesko is the subject of interest from Arsenal. However, Jurgen Klopp may block the RB Leipzig striker from leaving in the 2025 summer transfer window. Meanwhile, the 21-year-old prospect is also a target for Chelsea, Manchester United, and Manchester City.
The rise and rise of Benjamin Sesko
Benjamin Sesko has established himself as one of the best young strikers in the world in the last few years. A native of Radeče, he rose in prominence during his spell with Red Bull Salzburg before sister club RB Leipzig signed him last summer. While the youngster took some time to get going, he has become a regular for the Bundesliga outfit this year.
The 21-year-old has been hot off the blocks in the 2024/25 season, amassing six goals and three assists in nine appearances across all competitions. However, Sesko faces an uncertain future at the Red Bull Arena amid the emerging links with Premier League bigwigs like Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, and Manchester City.
A man in demand
Arsenal mulled over signing the Slovenian international in the summer transfer window before a move failed to see the light of day. The continued interest is understandable, considering Kai Havertz is the only prolific striker in Mikel Arteta’s squad. As for Chelsea, they failed to sign a senior striker in the summer transfer window.
So, the Blues have set their sights on several strikers, with Victor Osimhen still on their radar. However, Benjamin Sesko is also a viable target for Chelsea. Meanwhile, Manchester United’s interest in the RB Leipzig striker is perplexing, considering they have signed two strikers in the last two summer transfer windows.
Nevertheless, Sesko remains on Manchester United’s radar. As for Manchester City, they want to keep their options open amid Erling Haaland’s links with Barcelona and Real Madrid. So, the 21-year-old RB Leipzig attacker is a viable target. However, the Premier League bigwigs face a roadblock in their bid to land the youngster, as Jurgen Klopp may block his exit next summer.
The former Liverpool manager has started his job as the new Red Bull global head of soccer. So, Klopp will oversee all Red Bull clubs, and he will unlikely sanction the sales of Benjamin Sesko and Lois Openda, with only one player likely to leave. So, it will be interesting to see if Arsenal can overcome intense competition and other stumbling blocks to land the Slovenian striker.
