Arsenal were ahead of Manchester United and Chelsea in the race to sign Benjamin Sesko, but the Slovenian has decided to extend his contract with RB Leipzig.
Benjamin Sesko is set to sign a new contract with RB Leipzig, his current contract has a £55 million release clause. The new contract will make him one of RB Leipzig's top earners.
Benjamin Sesko wanted to make a decision on his future before the European Championships started.
Elvis Basanovic, his agent, communicated to the interested clubs that Benjamin Sesko will be staying at RB Leipzig this summer. His new deal will also include a gentleman's agreement with RB Leipzig that will enable him to move onto greener pastures for a fair price in the future.
Benjamin Sesko made it clear in recent weeks that if he were to leave RB Leipzig, Arsenal would be his preferred destination. Reports claim that Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United were all prepared to meet his buy out clause.
However before even the announcement of extending his contract was made, his agent had already made it clear before that there was every chance he would remain at RB Leipzig to continue his impressive development after hitting 18 goals in all competitions this season.
Benjamin Sesko was not Arsenal's only target despite being at the top of their shortlist.
ARSENAL COULD RETURN TO JOSHUA ZIRKZEE.
Arsenal could reignite their interest in Joshua Zirkzee after Benjamin Sesko has decided to stay at RB Leipzig this summer.
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Joshua Zirkzee has a £23 million release clause and is expected to leave Bologna this season despite helping the club qualify for Champions league football next season with a fifth place finish in the league.
Joshua Zirkzee scored 11 goals and provided four assists last season, he was praised by his manager Thiago Mota for his impressive performances.
After finishing second to Manchester City in back to back premier league campaigns, Mikel Arteta wants to sign Joshua Zirkzee to really challenge for the title next season.
Joshua Zirkzee is a complete striker with defensive qualities, one of the traits Mikel Arteta likes to see in an attacker.
Joshua Zirkzee was not called up to Netherlands squad by Ronald Koeman for the Euro 2024. He will be eager to prove himself in such a big league like the Premier league.
