RB Leipzig’s sought-after striker Benjamin Sesko insisted that he’s “targeted” on the conclusion of the marketing campaign, whereas additionally leaving the door ajar to a summer time exit.
“It is open. Something can occur,” he warned.
Sesko has been a centre-forward in demand for years. Arsenal had been getting ready to signing the towering Slovenia worldwide final summer time solely to see their long-term goal signal a brand new contract.
The 21-year-old’s deal extends to 2029 however is claimed to incorporate a launch clause which operates on a sliding scale. Sesko will reportedly be accessible this summer time for a sum within the area of €80m (£66m), though RB Leipzig may very well be persuaded to simply accept a decrease supply.
There aren’t any scarcity of suitors for a participant who boasts 21 objectives throughout all competitions. Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United have all been credited with curiosity in Sesko, who’s half a decade youthful than Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres, one other main striker goal for Premier League sides.
“Proper now, I am 100% targeted on RB Leipzig,” Sesko advised Sky Sport Germany this week. “Then we’ll see what occurs. It is open, something can occur.”
“I am having a greater season than final 12 months,” Sesko added after having fun with the primary 20-goal marketing campaign of his profession. “That is crucial to me. I can do plenty of issues higher, I’ve rather a lot to study, I’ve to enhance on small issues. Then I will rating considerably extra objectives.”
RB nonetheless have two extra league fixtures to navigate and are locked in a aggressive race to complete within the Bundesliga’s prime 4 which brings the riches of Champions League qualification.
“There is not any strain this season,” the prolific ahead claimed. “It was a relentless up and down. Hopefully we will get probably the most out of the 2 video games, after which we have now to hope that the opposite groups drop factors.”
