Benjamin Sesko in line for huge summer transfer after Arsenal decision

RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko could be set for a big money move to Al Hilal after Arsenal opted against signing the Slovenian striker.

The Gunners are in talks to sign Swedish forward Viktor Gyokeresas Mikel Arteta's side search for the missing piece of the jigsaw. Arsenal have finished runners up in the Premier League for the last three seasons and a prolific goalscorer is viewed as a must this summer.

They were linked with a sensational swoop for Sesko earlier in the transfer window, but the Bundesliga side are holding out for a reported £77m for the 22-year-old.

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Sesko has scored 39 goals in 87 appearances for RB Leipzig in all competitions since joining the German side back in 2023, attracting the attention of Europe's biggest clubs.

However, there are some who believe Sesko still has some way develop before he's considered one of the world's elite strikers.

Arsenal's talks with Sporting have reportedly stalled over the structure of the deal, with Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal now looking to swoop in for Sesko.

That's according to The Sun, who claim the Club World Cup surprise package now have the Slovenian in their sights after Victor Osimhen made his intentions to return to Turkey with Galatasaray clear.

The Saudi Pro League side have just confirmed the signing of AC Milan full-back Theo Hernandez and are said to have Sesko next up on their transfer wishlist.

Arsenal were said to be at the front of the queue to sign Sesko earlier this summer, but were unable to agree personal terms or a fee with RB Leipzig.

The Gunners are still trying to thrash out a deal for Gyokeres with Sporting, and it remains to be seen if Sesko will be tempted to move to Saudi Arabia this summer.