Arsenal and Chelsea reportedly could discover the fate of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko this week before the European Championships kick-off in Germany.
Sesko has been the subject of strong transfer links already this summer having scored 18 goals for his Bundesliga club. Last month, the Daily Mirror reported that the 21-year-old had agreed a switch to North London and preferred a move to Arsenal this summer.
However, that move has not gathered traction yet. Hopes of a deal this month looked unlikely now that the European Championships start in three days.
Sesko has been called up for the Slovenian national team and is seen as their key player if they wish to get out of their group consisting of England, Denmark and Serbia. However, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the impending international tournament will not have a bearing on deciding his future.
“My information is that it could come really soon,” Romano said when discussing the possibility of a transfer decision being made by the forward. “I don’t think it is going to be a long saga, I don’t think it will be a saga for July and August, I think it will be resolved in June.
“Probably before the Euros but it is not guaranteed yet because it depends on the player but the idea of the player is to decide as soon as possible. This is the priority so I expect the decision really, really soon.
“It could be before the Euros but in any case, I expect the decision in June, not in July or August. This is part of the planning.
“Benjamin Sesko does not like to be in the media with many rumours. He likes to have clarity for his present and future so I think really soon we will have the answer with Manchester United involved, Arsenal involved and Chelsea also involved.
“But let me mention once again RB Leipzig. They are still there, they are still at the table.
“He is important and has the opportunity to be the star of their team next season with Marco Rose pushing for a deal. They are really looking to keep hold of him for at least one more season.”
Both Arsenal and Chelsea are looking to add a goalscorer to their team for next season. The Gunners’ goal threats mainly came from attacking midfield last season and Mikel Arteta is looking for a regular, recognised striker at the top end of the pitch.
The Blues’ main striker Nicolas Jackson had a mixed debut campaign in the Premier League and it is thought a new striker would help ease some of the pressure off his shoulders.
