The £70m “monster” has now said he is set to join Arsenal

Arsenal‘these issues have come to light over the past few weeks and will they end the season as Premier League champions, this month they need to sign a contract with several players.

Against Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup, Mikel ArtetaHis players were left to rue a terrible pass from Kai Havertz who glanced over his shoulder wide of goal from a few yards out.

It was Havertz again in the FA Cup a week ago, putting the ball over the bar when it looked easier to score as they were almost left to rue a poor finish against Spurs in the north London derby. At least they got through that one.

However, just when you think they’ve found their form again, taking a 2-0 lead against Aston Villa, a result is taken away from them after some uncharacteristically poor defending.

However, strengthening the front lines should remain the number one priority this month.

Arsenal are planning to sign a new striker

The man everyone wants now is Alexander Isak. The Newcastle forward is one of the fittest centre-forwards on the planet, scoring 11 goals in his last ten games in all competitions.

He was regularly linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium but with Toon asking £150m any move on it is incredibly likely.

Therefore, alternatives are sought, and with Benjamin Sesko – the man described as “the new Erling Haaland” scout Jacek Kulig, maybe they have their man.

Sesko was the subject of interest from Topnik during the summer, but ended up signing a new contract with German club RB Leipzig. A move in 2025 seems more likely, but will it be done in January or in the summer?

Well, according to the Sun, Arsenal are now weighing up a huge bid of £70m for the striker this month as Arteta looks to strengthen his side.

The Mirror also goes so far as to suggest he has ‘already said yes’ to joining the Gunnerswith a willingness now on the player’s side to move.

Why Benjamin Sesko could be Arsenal’s own Alexander Isak

In January 2022. Arsenal were reportedly considering a move for Isakwho played for Real Sociedad at the time.

Boasting a £75m release clause, the Gunners thought it was above his market value and instead ignored the move in favor of other options.

Just a few months later he moved to St James’ Park in a deal worth around £63m and from then on, it’s safe to say that Arteta and Co will regret their decision not to cash in.

While at that time Isak was barely fertile, scoring 11 in 29 games the previous season by the time he moved to England, he had blossomed into one of the most feared strikers on the planet, finding the net 17 times in 24 games in 2024/25.

At the time of moving, the exciting Swedish woman was only 22 years old. He is now 25 years old. Coincidentally, Šeško will be 22 years old by the summer window. It also has better results in similar years, which suggests that in a few years it could live up to the excellent reviews given to it.

Data analyst Ben Mattinson described it as a “monster”.this is a player who, if you invest now, has a great chance of turning into something incredibly special.

He’s at a point in his career – like Isak was when Arsenal rejected him – that he’s still learning his trade, but he shows qualities that would fill many boxes for Arteta.

The Slovenian is tall, strong and one of the most incredible ball strikers in European football. Just look at the goal below.

So, how was Seško compared to Isak at a similar age? We compared the 2021/22 season. Newcastle stars with the RB Leipzig striker’s current campaign.

So it’s an interesting data set with Sesko arguably being the more prolific player when they were at the same point in their careers.

Isak appears to be more creative and is likely to beat a man with more regularity, but the fact that the Slovenian international is already so rough in the air and boasts immense physicality makes him look like he could be tailor-made for the Premier league.

No doubt he’s still incredibly raw, but Arsenal need to learn their lesson that they didn’t progress with the signing of the Newcastle star a few years ago. They paid the price then and cannot pass Šeško.