The Gunners were interested in landing Sesko from Leipzig last summer, but the Slovenia international ended up signing a fresh contract with the Bundesliga outfit.
The 21-year-old was reportedly reluctant to play second fiddle to Kai Havertz. He had concerns that he would be second choice, given the German’s end-of-season form.
Arsenal have since been linked with Isak and Gyokeres as potential alternatives, but Daily Mail clarify that the Gunners may not look to sign either player.
Mikel Arteta’s side are likely to wait until the end of the campaign to spend on a marquee striker.
Gyokeres has been a revelation for Sporting CP with 70 goals and 20 assists from 75 games, but Arsenal have reservations due to his age. He will turn 27 in June.
Meanwhile, Isak has been mentioned as the club’s top target for some time, but the Gunners are said to be concerned over his short-term injury woes.
Arsenal are reportedly wary about signing him as their high-pressing game could contribute to the Swede picking up more injuries with them in future.
With this in mind, it seems crystal clear that the Gunners are poised to return for Sesko next summer.
Sesko would be a perfect fit with his age and immense potential
The Salzburg graduate had a good debut season with Leipzig with 18 goals and two assists.
He has continued to impress in the early part of this campaign with 10 goals and three assists.
His goal tally is similar to Havertz’s at Arsenal, but the Slovenian has a much higher ceiling. He is four years younger.
Sesko possesses the aerial presence of Havertz up front, but he is better with his tireless high pressing.
The Slovenian has converted 20 percent of his shots into goals, higher than the German’s average (14).
He has a gifted ability of generating immense power in his shots and can score with his right or left foot.
Sesko, who has been described as ‘exciting‘ by Bundesliga.com, would be a superb acquisition for Arsenal.
He is valued at £41.5 million by Transfermarkt, but Arsenal will definitely have to pay a much higher sum.
Leipzig cancelled his £55m release clause in his contract with the renewal and they will be in a strong position to negotiate for his services.
Stats from Transfermarkt.com & Sofascore.com
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