The media in England is getting louder: Benjamin Šeško could already be at the center of a transfer battle between two London clubs in January
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Despite Benjamin Šeško’s current situation not placing him in the forefront of RB Leipzig coach Marco Rose’s plans, his talent remains undeniable. Despite limited minutes, the national team forward for Slovenia (again) has found himself on the radar of two giants from London. According to reports in the media, Arsenal and Chelsea are already vying for his services in the upcoming winter transfer window, as they urgently need new firepower in their attack.
While Šeško’s move to Chelsea seems more of a Plan B, Arsenal seems prepared to react more swiftly. Foreign media reports suggest that the tall striker might not be the first choice for the Blues from London. The latter has been circling around Napoli’s striker Victor Osimhen for quite some time. Even if that transfer doesn’t materialize, with all the names linked to Chelsea, Benjamin Šeško is slightly in the background. This has sparked optimism in the other part of London, where there’s a yearning for a new forward.
Arsenal has faced considerable issues this season specifically in the central striker position. Gabriel Jesus has been almost never 100% fit, and Eddie Nketiah has shown inconsistent performances and hasn’t convinced the Gunners’ demanding fanbase.
Benjamin Šeško Would Be Only the Seventh Slovenian
Benjamin Šeško has already made 17 appearances for Leipzig this season, scoring six goals. However, he rarely starts games in the starting eleven due to his limited playing time. Given his relatively modest minutes, his contribution to goals holds even greater significance. He contributes to a goal for Leipzig every 97 minutes. For comparison, his attacking competitor and Leipzig’s top scorer Lois Openda contributes to a goal every 115 minutes. These numbers could potentially speak volumes to the Leipzig coach and perhaps assist Šeško in gaining more playing time in upcoming matches…
Either way, if the national team forward indeed moves to England, he would become only the seventh Slovenian to have played in the prestigious Premier League. Before him, this feat was achieved by Aleš Križan, Milenko Aćimović, Aleksandar Rodić, Robert Koren, Haris Vučkić, and most recently Jon Gorenc Stanković. (mš)
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Author: editorial Football Planet