Sesko’s agent explains why Arsenal talks broke down

Benjamin Sesko was considered Arsenal’s preferred striker target in the summer as the Gunners spoke to him and Viktor Gyokeres. In the summer of 2024, Arsenal had hoped to add him to their squad and were keen for the move to happen, but he chose to remain at RB Leipzig for one more season.

Arsenal did not sign another striker during that window, and it appeared they would return for him the following year, which they eventually did. For several weeks, the club held talks with Sesko and RB Leipzig over a potential transfer to the Emirates, but the negotiations did not progress significantly. As a result, Arsenal shifted their focus towards signing Gyokeres, who has now joined the squad.

The Arrival of Viktor Gyokeres

The Swedish forward hopes he will make the club proud to have signed him, and the Gunners are eager to see how he integrates into the team. While Sesko was highly rated and could have been a key addition, Gyokeres represents an alternative solution in attack. The emphasis now turns to the new signing to demonstrate his abilities and meet the expectations associated with his arrival.

The question of why a move for Sesko did not materialise was addressed by his agent. Elvis Basanovic who said via the Daily Mail, “It’s hard to say exactly. Whenever a deal doesn’t go through, there are always several factors. In the end, everything has to align for it to happen.” This statement highlights the complexity of football transfers, where multiple elements must align for a deal to be successfully completed.