Arteta signals Arsenal may break bank to sign RB Leipzig's Šeško for £92m

Arsenal's renewed pursuit of Benjamin Šeško comes with a hefty £92m price tag amid RB Leipzig's financial needs. Manager Mikel Arteta confirms flexibility in transfer budget, hinting at a potential record deal to secure the prolific 22-year-old striker.

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Sources: Mirror
Arsenal is reportedly ready to break their transfer record to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Šeško, with a price tag now set at £92 million. The 22-year-old forward, who has netted 27 Bundesliga goals over the last two seasons, was a target last summer but chose to renew his contract with Leipzig.

Šeško scored 21 goals in 45 matches during the most recent campaign, but Leipzig's failure to qualify for European football may force the club to consider lucrative offers.

Initial reports suggested a fee of around £60 million would suffice, but the asking price has since nearly doubled, reflecting the player's rising value and Arsenal's determination.

Manager Mikel Arteta has remained cautious about revealing Arsenal's transfer plans but acknowledged that while a budget exists, the club is willing to exceed it if necessary. He indicated that sporting director Andrea Berta has the authority to "break the bank" to secure key targets.

This move signals Arsenal's ambition to strengthen their squad significantly ahead of the upcoming season, aiming to bolster their attacking options with a proven Bundesliga talent.

Quotes:
"While an initial budget and plan have been put in place, the option to break the bank under sporting director Andrea Berta is there," said Arteta.

Stats:
- 27 Bundesliga goals over two seasons
- 21 goals in 45 matches last campaign
- Transfer fee now estimated at £92 million

Arsenal's pursuit of Šeško highlights their intent to compete at the highest level by investing heavily in young, prolific talent.
Sources: Mirror
Arsenal is reportedly prepared to spend £92 million to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Šeško, who scored 27 Bundesliga goals over two seasons. Manager Mikel Arteta hinted at a flexible transfer budget, with the club previously failing to secure the 22-year-old last summer when he renewed his Leipzig contract.
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Arsenal eyes £92m Šeško with Arteta open to breaking bank

While an initial budget and plan have been put in place, the option to break the bank under sporting director Andrea Berta is there.
Mikel Arteta
Arsenal Manager
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Key Facts
  • Arsenal have made exploratory contact with RB Leipzig over a deal for striker Benjamin Šeško recently.1
  • Initial reports suggested a £60m fee would not be enough for Arsenal to sign Šeško, with the price tag now reportedly around £92m.Mirror
  • Mikel Arteta hinted Arsenal has a budget and plan but could break the bank under sporting director Andrea Berta to sign Šeško.Mirror
Key Stats at a Glance
Potential transfer fee for Benjamin Šeško
£92.5m
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Initial reported transfer fee for Šeško
£60m
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Updated transfer fee for Šeško
£92m
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Background Context

Šeško's form and Leipzig's financial pressure background

Key Facts
  • Arsenal tried to sign Benjamin Šeško last summer but he opted to renew his contract with RB Leipzig.1
  • Šeško scored 27 Bundesliga goals across the last two seasons, including 21 goals in 45 matches last campaign.2Mirror
  • RB Leipzig missed out on European football last season, making it likely they will need to raise finances by selling players such as Šeško.Mirror
Key Stats at a Glance
Šeško's Bundesliga goals in last two seasons
27 goals
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Šeško's goals last season
21 goals
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Šeško's matches last season
45 matches
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