Offer made: Arsenal now submit £59m bid for "extremely quick" top target

Arsenal have now submitted a £59m offer for an “extremely quick” player, who is their top target for the summer transfer window, according to a report.

Gunners’ striker pursuit hotting up

As we enter the business end of the Premier League season, the Gunners find themselves 12 points adrift of Liverpool, and while injuries have been a real issue throughout the campaign, the lack of a top striker has arguably been equally costly in the title race.

As such, Mikel Arteta is keen to bring in a new striker this summer, and there has been a promising development in the pursuit of Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak, with Andrea Berta now willing to make an “important” proposal for the Sweden international.

The north Londoners are ramping up their interest in a number of strikers, having also held talks over a potential deal for Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike, while formal negotiations for Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres are expected to start soon.

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However, earlier this week, it was revealed that RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko is Arsenal’s top target for the summer transfer window, having impressed in the Bundesliga this season, and there has now been a new development in their pursuit of the Slovenian.

According to a report from Spain, the Gunners have offered €70m (£59m) Sesko, who is ready to leave RB Leipzig at the end of the season, in order to further his career.

A number of clubs are keen on the striker, but Arteta’s side are among the most interested parties, and they are now said to have made an offer, having made it clear they are willing to pay the release clause in full.

It is now becoming increasingly likely the 21-year-old will move to the Emirates Stadium, with Arsenal moving into a prime position to secure one of the deals of the summer.

“Extremely quick” Sesko impressing in Germany

The Slovenia international is enjoying an impressive season in front of goal in Germany, scoring 17 goals in 37 matches in all competitions, while also picking up six assists, underlining his creative talents.

Moreover, former Leipzig technical director Christopher Vivell believes the youngster is destined for future success, saying: “Benjamin Šeško is among the game’s top young talents and has enormous potential to become a top player. He has all the qualities to do that. He’s extremely quick, has a great jump on him and is strong in the air.”

It is clear to see why Isak is Arteta’s dream signing, with the Swede proving himself over a number of years in the Premier League, but Newcastle are understandably unwilling to sell the 25-year-old on the cheap, and Sesko has proven he could be a viable alternative, making this one to watch.