Benjamin Sesko set to receive huge transfer offer after shock Arsenal U-turn

Al-Hilal could table a substantial offer to Benjamin Sesko in a bid to lure the RB Leipzig striker to the Saudi Pro League now that Arsenal are advancing in talks for Viktor Gyokeres.

Sesko, 22, has been courted by a host of clubs this summer including Arsenal, who have been weighing up whether to prioritise a move for the Slovenia star or Gyokeres. Although it was thought Sesko was their first-choice target, the Gunners have since prioritised a move for Gyokeres, with talks now underway with Sporting Lisbon over a deal.

Where that leaves Sesko remains to be seen, though the striker could still leave Leipzig this summer.

He hasno shortage of suitors elsewhereincluding Saudi Arabia, where Al-Hilal are ready to launch a serious charm offensive to land him.

According to The Sun, Sesko has emerged as one of the club's top striker targets with Victor Osimhen favouring a return to Turkey with Galatasaray.

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And Al-Hilal may respond to that snub by turning their attention to Sesko once they close a deal for the AC Milan and France full-back, Theo Hernandez.

Leipzig are demanding at least £77million to let Sesko go this summer as suitors across Europe and beyond line up for the talented frontman. Arsenal were thought to be leading that queue with Sesko earmarked as a top target.

But they have since decided to go in a different direction after failing to agree personal terms with Sesko or a transfer fee with the striker's club.

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While Arsenal continue to try and thrash out a deal for Gyokeres with Sporting, it remains to be seen if Sesko would be tempted by a move to the Saudi Pro Leagueat this stage of his career should Al-Hilal make an approach.

His stock is high after breaking the 20-goal barrier for Leipzig last season and other suitors are expected to emerge if Arsenal close a deal for Gyokeres.

Al-Hilal have other options on their striker wishlist which could impact other Premier League clubs, too. Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta is one of the names on said list and could be on the move this summer.

Moise Kean, the Fiorentina striker, who scored 25 goals in all competitions last term. Intriguingly, he has also been linked with Manchester United, like Sesko and Mateta.

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