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SESK APPEAL Arsenal growing frustrated with Benjamin Sesko over wage demands as striker transfer search hits the rocks
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ARSENAL are growing frustrated with Benjamin Sesko over the RB Leipzig striker’s wage demands.
And the Gunners are facing a double transfer blow — with Marc Guehi set to snub at Emirates move in favour of joining Liverpool.
Mikel Arteta’s striker search has hit a stumbling block
Mikel Arteta’s striker search has hit a stumbling
Benjamin Sesko’s wage demands are too high for the Gunners
Benjamin Sesko’s wage demands are too high for the GunnersCredit: Getty
Arsenal remain interested in Viktor Gyokeres should they fail to land Sesko
Arsenal remain interested in Viktor Gyokeres should they fail to land SeskoCredit: AFP
Mikel Arteta is desperate for a No9, with transfer chief Andrea Berta in negotiations for Sesko while circling for Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres.
Arteta wants Slovenia ace Sesko, 22, to be his big summer splash and the Gunners will pay the £70million asking price.
But insiders reveal that the Sesko camp are looking for a contract much higher than they plan to pay and that may force a change of direction.
Gyokeres, 27, is Arsenal’s alternative and they do not want to lose out on the Swede, who is already realising he is not first choice.
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Gyokeres wants to come to the Premier League and Sporting Lisbon will sell — but Arsenal currently have Sesko ahead of him.
The Gunners are facing defeat in their pursuit of Crystal Palace and England centre-back Guehi because of guarantees over playing time.
Guehi wants regular first-team football and assurances from Arteta that he will get it in the North London team.
But William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes would almost certainly start ahead of the 24-year-old if he was to move there
Here’s a **summary of the key points** from the article regarding **Arsenal’s striker search** and broader transfer situation:
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## ⚠️ Arsenal’s Transfer Setbacks
### 🔴 **1. Benjamin Šeško — Wage Demands Causing Frustration**
* **Mikel Arteta’s top target** is still Benjamin Šeško (22), with Arsenal **willing to meet the £70m release clause** from RB Leipzig.
* However, **wage demands from Šeško’s camp are much higher** than Arsenal are prepared to offer.
* This **contractual gap is creating tension**, and Arsenal **may pivot away** if no compromise is found.
### 🔁 **2. Viktor Gyökeres — Plan B**
* **Gyökeres remains Arsenal’s fallback** and is **keen on a Premier League move**.
* The 27-year-old Swede is aware he’s not the top choice and **doesn’t want to be overlooked** for too long.
* Sporting CP are willing to sell for a **fee around his €60m release clause**, but Arsenal have not fully committed yet.
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## ❌ **3. Marc Guehi — Set to Reject Arsenal**
* **Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi** is **leaning toward Liverpool**, not Arsenal.
* The 24-year-old **wants regular first-team football**, something Arsenal **cannot guarantee** with Saliba and Gabriel established.
* This deal is **close to collapsing** for Arsenal due to lack of assurances from Arteta.
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## 🔍 Analysis: What’s Next for Arsenal?
* Arsenal may **abandon the Šeško pursuit** if wage demands don’t lower, with **Gyökeres as the more realistic** alternative.
* Guehi looks **unlikely to join**, pushing Arsenal to explore **other centre-back options**—possibly young or rotational profiles.
* Midfield is reinforced with **Zubimendi’s arrival** (deal completed), but **goalkeeper and wide forward roles** still need attention.
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