Benjamin Sesko’s agent addresses Arsenal switch hyperlink with ‘Mr Arteta’ remark
Benjamin Sesko was a long-term Arsenal target before he signed a contract extension at RB Leipzig last summer and the speculation has continued to rumble on
Benjamin Sesko‘s agent Elvis Basanovic has broken his silence on the future of the RB Leipzig striker amid Arsenal transfer speculation.
Speaking to Slovenian TV channel Arena Sport, Basanovic has made it clear that a move is unlikely during this transfer window as he praised Sesko’s versatility, saying: “I think you should ask Mr. Arteta about that. But I think Sesko could suit many clubs because he has different football skills. He can play alone in attack, with two strikers, a little further back, he has height, speed, technical speed.”
Despite pressing questions, the agent remained tight-lipped about any contact from Arsenal, simply stating: “I can’t answer that question for you.”
Sesko is tied down by RB Leipzig with a contract that spans until 2029 and notably lacks a release clause. While there’s continued interest from Arsenal, they reportedly believe he’s not available right now and are looking at alternative options.
Reflecting on his client’s future, Basanovic suggested that any move would depend on its alignment with Sesko’s professional growth. Having mulled over his career path with his team, Sesko previously decided against a Premier League transfer before Euro 2024, even with Arsenal eagerly waiting at the table.
Basanovic explained: “Benjamin Sesko is really shining, I think this is a phase of development. I think we have already shown in the past that we are sticking to the development path, that we are not looking at current form.
“Our decision regarding the next step, the transfer, has never and will not stem from current form, but from who can offer Sesko the best platform for his development.”
Basanovic then praised Sesko’s progress, adding, “We can see that our decision was correct, six months later he is already a better striker than he was last season. What he lacks is experience. We must not forget that he is only 21 years old, so we did not want him to go to the Premier League in the summer. There were concrete options, but we consciously decided to stay in the Bundesliga to give him time to progress and develop into a better striker.”
When asked about the potential sale price for Sesko, his agent confidently replied: “I don’t think Leipzig would be satisfied with any compensation at the moment, Leipzig does not want to sell Benjamin Sesko because they really value him immensely.”
