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Independent: Arsenal s main signing targets in center position are Yorkez and Sesco

11:56pm, 15 May 2025【Football】

May 15th According to the British media "Independent", Arsenal's main targets for signing at the center are Yorke and Cesco.

It is reported that the transfer fees of these two players are £75 million or less, which is in line with Arsenal's budget. Previously, most of the team's work was focused on Cesco, but with the arrival of new sports director Andrea Berta, there was also more discussion about Yorke. Arsenal expects to be very busy in this transfer window and needs to increase the transfer budget by selling players. Sesco's contract terms with Leipzig puts it worth more than the initial £58 million, possibly to £75 million.

The 21-year-old Slovenian international has already performed well in the Champions League level, in line with Arsenal's strategy to sign young players with potential. He meets the club's requirements in terms of physical fitness and tandem ability, but is not yet fully mature. Meanwhile, Arteta realized that the team needed players who could score goals immediately. By comparison, the 26-year-old Yorkress is closer to the finished product and may be £15 million cheaper than Sesco.

However, a key question is whether the Swedish international can turn his performance in the Portuguese Super League into a goal in the Champions League. Arsenal are also interested in Frankfurt's Ekitic and Aston Villa's Watkins, but the two are not yet in the preparation stage for a summer transfer.

In addition, Arteta also likes Newcastle's Isaac, who is considered interested in transfers. Although Manchester United is widely believed to sign Wolves' Cunha for £60 million, Arteta still admires him. Arsenal will only consider Cunha after reevaluating the offensive options. Arteta hopes to find a striker with explosive power on the left, but that is not the top priority, which will depend on the player's departure.

In addition, Arsenal's interest in Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams has been widely reported, and another option similar to Cunha is Brighton's Joao Pedro.