Benjamin Sesko Linked with Arsenal and Chelsea.

Benjamin Sesko Courted by Arsenal and Chelsea Amid RB Leipzig's Struggles

March 4, 2025

Benjamin Sesko’s future at RB Leipzig is uncertain as both Arsenal and Chelsea prepare to make a move for the Slovenian striker in the upcoming summer transfer window.

With Leipzig struggling this season, currently sitting sixth in the Bundesliga, their qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League is in jeopardy. As a result, Sesko, who has already informed club officials of his intentions, is set to depart if the team fails to secure a place in the prestigious tournament.

Should Leipzig miss out on Champions League qualification, they will likely need to offload several players to adhere to financial regulations, further increasing Sesko's chances of moving.

In Other Transfer News:

• Manchester City and Manchester United are both competing for the signature of 25-year-old winger Francisco Trincao from Sporting Lisbon. The Portuguese international, whose contract expires next year, has had a productive season, netting nine goals and providing 13 assists in 40 appearances.

• Manchester United is also in a battle with Arsenal for the services of Martin Zubimendi, 26, from Real Sociedad. The Spanish midfielder, highly sought after across Europe for his impressive form with Sociedad, has a contract until 2027.

• Everton is facing stiff competition from Newcastle and Nottingham Forest as they look to sign 23-year-old Marseille winger Luis Henrique. Henrique, who has scored nine goals in 26 appearances this season, is under contract until 2028.

• Tottenham has entered the fray with Brighton and other European clubs for the signature of 26-year-old right-back Andrei Ratiu from Rayo Vallecano. Ratiu, whose contract runs until 2028, has made 25 appearances this season.

• Tottenham is also maintaining its position not to activate the permanent signing clause for their German forward, Timo Werner, 28, from RB Leipzig, despite the option to buy for £8.5 million in the loan agreement.

• Newcastle is prepared to accept offers between £10 million and £15 million for their England goalkeeper, Nick Pope, 32, this summer. The club intends to use the proceeds to complete a deal for Burnley’s 22-year-old goalkeeper, James Trafford.

• Barcelona is in discussions to extend the contract of their Brazilian winger, Raphinha, 28, who has become a crucial part of the first team. With 24 goals in 39 appearances this season, his contract is set to run until 2027.