Arsenal will continue to be linked with strikers ahead of the summer transfer window, even with Kai Havertz currently impressing in Mikel Arteta’s attack.
The Gunners finished last season with Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah in attack, sparking rumours of a big summer move for a striker.
Instead, Arsenal invested in Kai Havertz, a player who could feasibly play in midfield, up front and even out wide if Mikel Arteta felt that way inclined.
Havertz is currently featuring as Arsenal’s main striker and the results have been pretty impressive; Havertz has hit five goals and four assists in his last 10 Arsenal games.
The German is making a real impact but Arsenal but the Gunners will continue to look at potential attacking additions – especially with Nketiah surely seeking first-team action elsewhere.
Links to Ivan Toney and Victor Osimhen have slowed down in recent times and Edu’s rumoured top target is featuring over in Germany.
The Slovenian striker agreed to join RB Leipzig for £20million in 2022, but remains with Red Bull Salzburg for last season.
Now in his first Bundesliga campaign, Sesko has hit eight goals in 25 games, starting just 12.
The 20-year-old is clearly raw but full of potential and Arsenal may well believe that he can become an absolute superstar in North London.
The CIES Observatory now suggest that Sesko’s value has risen to €78million (£64million), using their own statistical model.
They calculate that Sesko’s market value has risen by €31million since October, summing up his huge potential.
That is especially interesting because Sesko can be signed for much, much cheaper this summer.
Sesko is understood to have a £43million release clause in his contract and Arsenal can activate that deal if they so wish.
That is £21million short of Sesko’s true worth, at least according to CIES, and may represent something of a bargain for Arsenal.
Edu will be well aware of that release clause and may be considering activating it and adding the 6ft 5in giant to the Gunners ranks.
Havertz’s height has given Arsenal a new dimension this season and the Gunners may see Sesko in a similar light.
Sesko has superb pace as well though, meaning he would not only give Arsenal a threat in the air, but also in behind defences.
That blend makes Sesko so exciting and Arsenal may see that release clause as great value this summer.
