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Berta sets sights on new striker for Arsenal this summer
As per recent reports, the arrival of new sporting director, Andrea Berta, could make this summer transfer window a very exciting one.
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The 53-year-old agreed a deal to replace ex-transfer chief Edu Gaspar at the Emirates Stadium, following 12 successful years at Atlético Madrid, and it is believed that Berta wishes to reinforce Arteta's squad across the board.
Arsenal's next five Premier League games
Date
Chelsea (home)
March 16th
Fulham (home)
April 1st
Everton (away)
April 5th
Brentford (home)
April 12th
Ipswich Town (away)
April 20th
GiveMeSport claim Berta could spearhead a £300 million investment into the Arsenal squad, with the Gunners eyeing a new second-choice keeper, left-back, defensive midfielder, left-winger and, of course, a prolific striker.
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Havertz's season-ending injury higlights the glaring need for another option up top, and one who could even replace the German long-term so he can take up another position in the attacking midfield.
Newcastle United star Alexander Isak is believed to be a serious target for the north Londoners, but his rumoured £150 million price tag, not to mention the Magpies' unwillingness to sell, makes this potential deal a very hard one to pull off. A more attainable option, according to various reports, could be RB Leipzig starlet Benjamin Sesko.
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The Slovenia international is on course to smash his 2023/2024 goals tally, having scored 17 in all competitions already, and his contract will include an active release clause this summer.
Multiple reports are also suggesting that Sesko is personally keen on a move to Arsenal, and this has apparently been registered among the club's hierarchy, who theorise that the 21-year-old has already decided on a move to N5.
Arsenal convinced Benjamin Sesko has chosen to join them
That is according to journalist Ben Jacobs, who shared an intriguing update on the forward when featuring on GiveMeSport's Market Madness Podcast this week. Jacobs claims Arsenal are convinced that Sesko has picked them for a move ahead of the next transfer window, over both Man United and Chelsea.
“Arsenal have got two lead targets," Jacobs said. "One, Benjamin Sesko, who Arsenal believe has picked their project over Chelsea or Manchester United and will be available with the release clause this summer in the region of 70 million euros (£59m).
RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko before taking a penalty
"Although it’s performance-related, my understanding is, and it is variable, and therefore the better Sesko does, the higher the amount goes up, and it could eventually be something, even in the region of 80 million euros.
“But Arsenal feel PSR compliant, they’ve got money to spend, and finding that number nine is the top priority. Of course, Alexander Isak is the other name. Newcastle have got a big league cup final.
“We should start by saying Darren Eales, the Newcastle CEO, has said it would be crazy to sell Isak. That doesn’t mean Arsenal won’t try, but it’s going to be a difficult deal to pull off. And there’s no progress at this point.”
Sesko is easily one of Europe's most exciting young number nines, even drawing comparisons with Man City superstar Erling Haaland, and while most prolific strikers come at an extortionate premium, his release clause may actually be great value for money.
Arsenal did actually have an offer to Sesko rejected last summer, with the player choosing to remain at Leipzig and further his development. However, it appears Arteta could finally land his man this year.
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