Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea learn of enticing £66m striker release clause

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The Bundesliga striker could push through a transfer should a £66 million bid be sent to RB Leipzig.

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Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have been sent fresh enticing transfer news on Tuesday with reports of a release clause to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko this summer.

The 21-year-old has plundered 17 goals in all competitions so far this season and turned the heads of Premier League suitors. Now, transfer specialist Florian Plettenberg, claims that an €80 million bid - approximately £66 million - would be enough to force through a transfer.

Plettenberg wrote on social media platform X: “Until now, there had only been talk of a verbal agreement, but Benjamin #Sesko has a formally fixed release clause in his contract until 2029. This clause can be activated starting this summer.

‘All top English clubs’ interested in Sesko

“It is tied to various parameters – such as games played, goals, and assists – and increases regularly. Currently, the clause stands at around €70m for the 21-y/o top striker, but by the end of the season, it is expected to reach approximately €80m. All top English clubs have expressed interest, including Manchester United, Tottenham, and Arsenal. The only club not involved in the race is Manchester City.”

That comes after The Mirror last week named Chelsea as another suitor for Sesko. That report claimed that the German side’s crashing out of the Champions League with a 32nd place finish combined with a fight to play in the competition next season could point Sesko towards the exit door.

The outlet cited ‘damaging financial implications’ for Leipzig this summer with the club having just spent £66 million on Xavi Simons in January. That could play into the hands of Spurs and Chelsea, as well as Arsenal, with the Gunners said to have done ‘notable groundwork’ to sign the player.

Mikel Arteta on Arsenal striker predicament

Arsenal are in desperate need of a talisman for the next campaign, as has been underlined by injuries to Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus in recent months. Speaking after the January window, Mikel Arteta said: "He [Havertz] has been our main striker for a while now and he's producing some big numbers and his work-rate is unbelievable. Not only that but what we demand him to do in our model, his availability has been exceptional, so he's always there and we are very happy to have him.

"It doesn't depend on us [transfers]. We have the intention, purpose and ambition to try to help the team and support the squad to be better and to finish the season really strong, and we are actively trying to do that

"I’m very confident with the work that the club is doing and exploring every single opportunity that we believe can have an impact on the team. That’s certainly the case and if we can agree something we will. If not, we won’t. We are trying everything that we can, but I don’t want to give any reassurance or not. I don’t know, it doesn’t depend only on us, so our intention is clear but the possibilities are affected by three parties."

In other news, Arsenal have had a boost in pursuit of a ‘no brainer’ transfer.