Arsenal have reached an agreement with over personal terms as they move closer to a deal for the star in their search for a new striker.
The Gunners will sign a new No.9 this summer in a bid to finally win the title again and have identified Sesko, 22, . And although Sesko is expected to leave Leipzig this summer, have also considered other players ahead of the transfer window.
, 27, is another player liked by Arsenal but talks over a deal for the Sporting Lisbon star .
And it has now been claimed by German outlet Sport Bild that Arsenal and Sesko have 'reached an agreement' .
While Arsenal and Sesko may now have an understanding, there is no agreement in place between the club and Leipzig as of yet. However it's claimed that the Gunners have signalled they will table an offer which will 'be in line' with Leipzig's expectations as they continue negotiations over a deal - with Leipzig preparing to sell after missing out on the places.
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But RBL won't be letting him leave for cheap. They want big money, in excess of £60million.
Mirror Football confirmed last week that Arsenal in order to keep their options open, while 's - the subject of a rebuffed enquiry in January - was also still on the club's radar.
While Gyokeres' preferred move this summer would be Arsenal, Sesko is another long-term target and was heavily linked with a move last summer before signing a new contract in Germany.
Who would you rather sign, Arsenal fans: Gyokeres or Sesko?
is also known to be a huge admirer of the former RB Salzburg man, who broke the 20-goal barrier last season.
Gyokeres is also expected to be on the move this summer, although his suitors may have to pay a higher price than previously thought. It was reported that the Swede and Sporting Lisbon had a gentleman's agreement which would see him sold for less than his release clause.
The Portuguese champions have refuted such claims, though, with their president, Frederico Varandas, even accusing Gyokeres' agent of "playing games" over the striker's asking price.
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