Gunners Prioritize Leipzig Star After Swedish Striker Reportedly Chooses Old Trafford
Arsenal have turned their full attention to securing RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Šeško after Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres reportedly gave a verbal agreement to join Manchester United, according to multiple reports.
The Gunners, eager to bolster their attack after years of calls for a world-class No. 9, had been pursuing both forwards but now appear to be zeroing in on Šeško. Meanwhile, United—who scored fewer Premier League goals than all but four teams last season—see Gyökeres as a key piece in their rebuild under new manager Rúben Amorim.
Journalist Sacha Tavolieri revealed that Arsenal have already opened concrete talks with Leipzig over Šeško, while Gyökeres had initially signaled his willingness to join Mikel Arteta’s side.
However, the landscape shifted Thursday when reports emerged that the Swedish striker is now favoring a move to Old Trafford, despite United’s lack of Champions League football.
Arsenal’s Calculated Approach
Sporting director Andrea Berta has been negotiating on multiple fronts to avoid being left empty-handed, but the Daily Mirror reports that Arsenal’s hierarchy has settled on Šeško as their primary target. The 21-year-old Slovenian, who scored 18 goals in all competitions last season, fits the profile of a young, dynamic forward with room to grow—though his €80 million price tag has raised eyebrows.
Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf questioned the potential investment, telling ESPN: “That’s crazy. You have so many examples of clubs who have spent big on players from smaller leagues—what’s the guarantee Šeško will produce? Look at Jadon Sancho, Darwin Núñez… If it was their own money, they’d be more careful.”
Gyökeres’ United Preference
With Gyökeres seemingly swayed by Amorim’s project, Arsenal now face a crucial decision: push harder for Šeško or explore alternative options. The striker’s physicality and proven scoring record (43 goals in 50 games for Sporting last season) made him an attractive option, but the Gunners may now have to place their faith in Šeško’s potential.
As the summer window heats up, Arsenal’s pursuit of a marquee striker could define their season—while United hope Gyökeres can help reignite their faltering attack. For now, all eyes are on Leipzig’s response to the Gunners’ advances.
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