Harry Kane, who had a long history of tormenting Arsenal during his time at North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur, scored 15 goals in 21 appearances against the Gunners, making them one of his favorite targets in the Premier League. His goalscoring record against Arsenal was the third-highest against any team in his career. Many fans believed they would finally be spared from his prolific scoring after his high-profile move to Bayern Munich in the summer of 2023.
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Harry Kane’s dominance over Arsenal continued even after his move to Bayern Munich, as he scored against Mikel Arteta’s side in the Champions League last season, knocking them out at the quarter-final stage. Arsenal, who have often struggled with a clinical striker, may have found a similar talent in RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko. According to journalist Graeme Bailey, Arsenal have been scouting the 21-year-old Slovenian forward ahead of the January transfer window. The Gunners had shown interest in Sesko during the summer transfer window but couldn’t finalize a deal at the time.
Arsenal’s pursuit of Benjamin Sesko is facing stiff competition, with both Manchester City and Manchester United also keeping a close eye on the 21-year-old forward. Reports suggest that Sesko could be available for around £58m in January, as his contract includes a clause allowing him to be sold for that fee. Despite the competition, Sesko would be a significant upgrade for Arsenal, having scored 11 goals in 23 matches during the 2024/25 season. His arrival would strengthen Arteta’s attacking options, providing the clinical presence Arsenal have long sought.
Why Sesko would be an upgrade on Jesus
Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus has had his doubters over recent months, even being linked with a potential move back to his homeland ahead of the upcoming window.
However, in recent weeks, he’s been given an opportunity to stake his claim for the Gunners, taking his opportunity with both hands in his last couple of outings.
The 27-year-old arrived with huge expectations after his £45m move from Manchester City in the summer of 2022, but his injury issues have plagued his time at the Emirates.
Jesus has been handed two starts this week against Crystal Palace, scoring five times in the last two outings, trying to prove to the boss that he can provide the goals needed for a title challenge.
However, it may be too little too late for the attacker, with Sesko providing an upgrade on the former City ace based on his figures from the ongoing campaign.
When comparing their stats from the respective divisions, the RB Leipzig ace has dominated in numerous key areas, with the £58m fee touted for his services looking to be a potential bargain.
The striker, who’s previously been dubbed as a “top young talent” by Leipzig technical director Christopher Vivell, has outscored the current Gunners star, managing to get more of his efforts on target in the process.
He’s also completed more dribbles and won more aerials, demonstrating he has the skill set needed to be the focal point in which the club has been crying out for in recent years.
The competition for the attacker’s signature is set to intensify over the next few weeks, with his exceptional start to the season making him a sought-after player. His recent form demonstrates that he’s a talent Mikel Arteta and his team cannot afford to overlook. With his continued brilliance, he could provide the crucial boost Arsenal need in the final stretch of the season to close the gap to the Premier League leaders, Liverpool.