Could Mikel Arteta finally bring Benjamin Cesc to Arsenal? (Photo by Alex Pantling, Maja Hitiz/Getty Images)
Arsenal have reportedly upped their bid for the RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Cesko marks him as the perfect signing as Mikel Arteta in front
The Slovenia international has been on fire for RB Leipzig over the past few seasons, establishing himself as one of the most exciting young talents in Europe.
With a record 19 goals and two assists in all competitions for club and country so far this season, Cesko is showing why. Linking the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United by talksport and other outlets.
Another update on the future of Sesco All signatures It is reported that the Gunners have made an improved offer of $70 million to try and sign the 21-year-old this January.
It remains to be seen, however, if his current club will let him go mid-season.
Benjamin Cescow transfer: Arsenal are clearly not giving up
As previously reported by TalkSport, Arsenal may have to wait until the summer to have a better chance of signing Cesc.
Nevertheless, Todo Fichages has suggested that they are doing everything they can to convince AFC Leipzig to let him go now, so keep an eye out as we move towards the end of the January window. Could be an interesting one.
Arsenal face an uphill battle to get back into the title race, but adding a proper No. 9 like Cescco could make all the difference.
At the moment, Arteta’s side are just managing to stay close to Liverpool and keep the pressure on if they slip up, but if they don’t bring in an upgrade up front, it’s hard to imagine them having enough to do so.
Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus are both injured, while Kai Havertz has mostly boiled hot and cold as the jury is still out on whether the striker is truly his best position.
