Arsenal in pole position to sign Benjamin Cesc

The Gunners were keen to sign the Slovenia international last summer but he decided to stay at Leipzig. The 21-year-old has finally signed a new long-term contract with the Bundesliga side.

That doesn’t end speculation over his future, with TEAMtalk claiming manager Mikel Arteta is still keen to bring a top striker to the club to compete with Liverpool and Manchester City.

Arsenal are particularly interested in Cesc. According to reports, the Gunners have an advantage over Manchester United and Bayern, and they have held talks with the player’s camp to make it clear that they can provide him with the best playing time of his career.

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Arsenal are optimistic about signing the talented center forward from Leipzig, who has impressed in his debut season, contributing 18 goals and 2 assists. However, Leipzig finally convinced him to renew his contract.

In the process, the German giants managed to remove the £55m release clause from his contract, and any interested clubs will have to pay more to move him away in the upcoming transfer window.

“Gazzetta dello Sport” reporter Marco Guidi recently said that Sesco’s worth next summer may reach 66 million pounds or more, and if he continues to perform well this season, Arsenal may be prepared to pay such a huge fee.

The Slovenian has scored six goals and provided three assists in nine games this season. Bayern could be interested in him but he is unlikely to accept a role as Harry Kane’s understudy at centre-forward.

He may face the same situation at Manchester United, who have just bought Rasmus Hoylund and Joshua Zirkzee. At Arsenal, despite Kai Havertz’s stellar form this season, there is still room for a starting spot up front.

Havertz is more than capable of slotting into midfield when needed, which could pave the way for Cesc to lead the attack. Gabriel Jesus could be sold if Cesco joins before next season.