Arsenal target Benjamin Šeško is among the most sought-after strikers on the market, but his potential move to the Emirates Stadium is under threat due to interest from West Ham and Celtic.
The Gunners have been monitoring the 21-year-old striker for over a year and are eager to secure his signature this month. However, their chances appear slim as West Ham are reportedly in advanced talks to sign RB Leipzig forward André Silva, according to Sky Germany.
Leipzig is unlikely to let more than one striker leave in the same transfer window, meaning Silva’s potential departure could block any move for Šeško. Arsenal may therefore have to wait until the summer to make a move.
Leipzig could still bring in reinforcements if Silva or Šeško departs, with Denmark international Mathias Kvistgaarden among their targets. However, Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is also pushing to sign Kvistgaarden, which could complicate Leipzig’s plans.
Other strikers linked to Leipzig include Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyökeres and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray. Even so, Šeško remains their top target and is expected to cost around £60 million.
This situation likely means Arsenal will need to go the rest of the season without securing an out-and-out No. 9. A summer move for Šeško appears more realistic, giving Arsenal more time to plan for his arrival.
Since joining RB Leipzig from Red Bull Salzburg in 2023, Šeško has shown consistent improvement, scoring 18 goals in all competitions during his debut season. He already has 14 goals to his name in the 2024/25 campaign, and Arsenal will hope his rise continues should he eventually make the move to north London.
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