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For example, in just 42 appearances for Leipzig last season, the Radeče-born "monster," as dubbed by analyst Ben Mattinson, scored 18 goals and provided two assists, while this year, he's racked up 16 goals and assists in 25 appearances, equating to an average of a goal involvement every 2.1 games last season, and every 1.56 games this season.
Now, while the similarities between the two attackers and their potential moves to the Premier League are apparent, there are two key differences between them which could work in the Gunners' favour, with the first being their ages.
The Kairo-born superstar is set to turn 26 in a couple of weeks, while the former RB Salzburg star won't be 22 until the end of the season.
While that might not seem like much on paper, it does suggest that the latter will be able to perform at the highest level for far longer and has years to reach his full potential.
For example, according to research carried out by The Athletic a few years ago, the age at which wide players peak is 26, while centre-forwards tend not to reach their peak until 27, and when you take into account how much the Leipzig star has improved season on season, who knows how good he'll be in five years or so.
Lastly, Arteta has shown a preference for signing physically imposing players in recent years, and at a mammoth 6 foot 5, it is fair to say that Šeško is undoubtedly the more intimidating forward compared to the 6 foot Marmoush, and the mere idea of the Slovenian powerhouse getting on the end of a Nicolas Jover set-piece should terrify the rest of the league.
Ultimately, Arsenal are in desperate need of attacking reinforcements this month, and while it won't be cheap, the board must do all they can to sign Šeško or risk being left behind by their rivals.
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