Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing RB Leipzig marksman Benjamin Sesko this summer.
There is currently a lot of focus on potential outgoings at Anfield, with Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah out of contract at the end of the season.
While it remains to be seen whether any of the trio will sign new deals, Liverpool are expected to delve into the transfer market ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, with the Reds believed to be keen to sign a new midfielder after missing out on Martin Zubimendi last summer.
However, they may also look to strengthen Arne Slot‘s attacking options, especially as there is speculation surrounding the futures of Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz.
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Liverpool targeting Sesko move
According to GIVEMESPORT, Liverpool have a ‘genuine interest’ in signing Leipzig’s Sesko in the summer transfer window.
The report claims that Slot is keen to recruit a ‘reliable scorer’, although he does not want the player to be a ‘traditional number nine’.
Sesko appears to fit the bill given his ability to purposefully carry the ball and play a key role in build-up play rather than just operating in the box as a finisher.
The Slovenian international has been in fine form this season, racking up 17 goals and five assists in 34 competitive appearances for Marco Rose‘s side, including a goal in last week’s DFB-Pokal quarter-final win over Wolfsburg.
However, the Premier League leaders will have to fend off significant competition if they are to win the race to secure Sesko’s signature.
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Who else in the race for Sesko?
Arsenal are among the clubs that have been linked with a potential move, with the Gunners said to be lining up a summer bid for the Leipzig marksman.
Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are also among Sesko’s suitors, while Barcelona could make an effort to bring him to La Liga ahead of next season.
The Slovenian forward has a long-term contract with Leipzig until the summer of 2029 after signing a new deal last June.
However, his contract supposedly contains a €70m (£57.9m) release clause, which could rise to €80m (£67.2m) if certain performance-related conditions are met.
