Chelsea to rival Arsenal for impressive young striker by triggering £56m clause

Chelsea chase young £55m striker Benjamin Sesko; in competition with Arsenal

Chelsea are interested in Benjamin Sesko and believes they can compete with Arsenal for the RB Leipzig attacker if their summer transfer plans go forward.

Sesko is attracting significant transfer interest following a successful season in the Bundesliga, and both Chelsea and Arsenal are in a great position to sign the 21-year-old RB Leipzig striker.

His £56 million release clause boosts the prospect of a lucrative move to the Premier League.

RB Leipzig’s attacker, standing at 6 feet 5 inches, has the physical stature to succeed in the Premier League.

His height, paired with his technical abilities and eye for goal, make him an appealing potential for Chelsea as they look to add to their offensive options.

While Arsenal may attempt to reduce that sum in any future deal with Leipzig, Chelsea may be willing to exercise that release clause.

Arsenal are believed to have been offered optimism that they have an early advantage in the bid for Sesko, but this will not stop Chelsea if they decide to increase their interest.

As Enzo Maresca settles in, the club is likely to be active in the transfer market, aiming to add four to five players.

Chelsea has been tracking Victor Osimhen for some time. The Blues have long been interested in Brighton striker Evan Ferguson, but are unlikely to make a move for the 19-year-old this summer.

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Nicolas Jackson had a mediocre first season with Chelsea, scoring 14 Premier League goals, and any new signing would compete with him at Stamford Bridge next season.

Chelsea’s pursuit of Benjamin Sesko will be carefully observed, as the club’s faith in signing the teenage striker might signal the start of a new era under Enzo Maresca’s leadership.