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Mikel Arteta is desperate to catch Liverpool next season, but knows Arsenal needs to sign a forward in order to do so.

The Gunners have been on the prowl for a marquee forward and it appears that the pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres, Benjamin Sesko, and Hugo Ekitike has become slightly more straightforward.

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Yet, RB Leipzig marksman might also see his future recalibrate this summer, given murmurs that the Bundesliga outfit have eased their financial demands for the sprightly 22 year old.

Touted as a coveted catch for Arteta, the Spanish gaffer will no doubt find encouragement in these twists with the young striker's situation.

Original expectations set Leipzig’s price bracket for Sesko between $93 million and $116 million, seemingly dissuading interested parties

But, recent reports suggest a fee around $81.8 million could sway Arsenal to snag Sesko for Premier League action.



Ekitike, who netted 22 goals for Eintracht Frankfurt in the 2024/25 season, has piqued the interest of several Premier League clubs, including Liverpool, United, and Chelsea.

Yet, Arsenal has now unexpectedly entered the fray for the prolific Frenchman.

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Securing a replacement will undoubtedly ease negotiations for clubs keen on Frankfurt's striker.

However, Frankfurt is holding out for a substantial $116 million fee, and with reigning Premier League champions Liverpool also showing interest, he may well be the most complex option among the three forwards.


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