Arsenal Target Exciting Double Swoop for Sesko and Eze

Things appear to be aligning favorably for Arsenal. Sporting Director Andrea Berta has successfully secured new long-term contracts for Gabriel Magalhães and Myles Lewis-Skelly, but his work isn`t finished. The club is also reportedly close to signing Christian Norgaard, Martin Zubimendi, and Kepa Arrizabalaga, in addition to targeting several promising forwards.

Benjamin Sesko is the striker most strongly linked with Arsenal. Recent reports suggest the Gunners are also looking to sign a player who could be an ideal partner for the Slovenian international.

Arsenal`s Striker Search and Potential Reinforcements

Acquiring a new striker has been a priority for Arsenal this summer, as neither Gabriel Jesus nor Kai Havertz, despite their talent, have proven to be consistently prolific goalscorers. While names like Viktor Gyokeres, Ollie Watkins, and Alexander Isak have been mentioned, Benjamin Sesko remains arguably the most frequently linked and potentially realistic striker target for the North London club.

The 22-year-old RB Leipzig forward was already on Arsenal`s radar last summer. Although his club is demanding a significant fee, recent reports indicate a transfer could happen this summer for approximately £70 million.

This potential signing would be a thrilling addition to Mikel Arteta`s squad, and it could be further enhanced by securing another reported target: Eberechi Eze. According to a recent report from `Hand of Arsenal`, Arteta held direct discussions with representatives of the Crystal Palace star on Saturday.

While direct negotiations with Crystal Palace haven`t occurred yet, reports suggest the England international has a release clause of around £68 million in his current contract. Securing Eze wouldn`t be inexpensive, but considering his talent and consistent performance, it`s a deal Arsenal might pursue, particularly given his potential partnership with Sesko.

Eze: A Perfect Partner for Sesko?

One key reason Eze would be an excellent teammate for Sesko is his attacking output. The Crystal Palace playmaker has consistently performed well, but his goal and assist contributions have significantly increased in recent seasons, particularly this past year.

In 43 appearances (3303 minutes), the player described as `dangerous` by Oliver Glasner scored 14 goals and provided 11 assists. This averages a goal involvement every 1.72 games, or every 132 minutes – an impressive return for a player in a mid-table team.

Imagine the impact Sesko could have with such an effective player like Eze operating behind or beside him; it`s likely his own goal and assist numbers would significantly increase. Furthermore, Eze`s contributions aren`t limited to easy games. He`s shown up in big moments, demonstrating the quality that led teammate Tyrick Mitchell to call him `one of the best players in the Premier League`.

A second advantage Eze brings, which Sesko would appreciate, is his willingness to contribute defensively. According to FBref, Eze ranks highly among attacking midfielders/wingers in Europe`s top leagues for defensive actions like passes blocked (top 5%) and ball recoveries per 90 minutes (top 11%). This defensive contribution could allow Sesko, the former RB Salzburg player, to concentrate more on his primary role: scoring.