Al-Hilal, who are qualified for the Club World Cup only because Saudi Arabia sponsors the tournament, interested in Arsenal goalkeeper Benjamin Šeško – are looking for a striker before the Club World Cup, which starts in a few days in the United States.
Arsenal have been very close to a transfer because Benjamin Šeško is now facing powerful, unexpected and immediate competition. – Al-Hilal, who have just been told by Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, that he will not come even though they want to make him one of the world’s highest paid players.
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Sky Italia reports that Victor Osimhen wants to continue playing football at a high level.
Al-Hilal have until 20:00 to get a deal in place before the tournament starts, and are now turning to RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Šeško. – The extraordinary summer window that has opened up due to the World Cup closes tonight. – The regular window in major leagues such as the Premier League, Bundesliga and La Liga opens again for the summer on June 16 and closes on September 1.
Sky Sports News reported earlier today that Arsenal have held preliminary talks with RB Leipzig over a transfer for Šeško.
According to CBS Sports, Benjamin Šeško, who is also on Arsenal’s radar, will become an option for Al-Hilal if the pursuit of Victor Osimhen fails.
It is claimed that if the Saudi Arabian team gives up on Osimhen, Šeško is next on the list. However, it is unclear whether the 22-year-old Slovakian will be willing to move to the Middle East.
Al-Hilal, who recently hired former Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi and gave him a salary of €25 million, wants a new striker before the Club World Cup.
Sky Sports News understands that Arsenal have already held preliminary talks with RB Leipzig and are exploring the terms of a deal.
Šeško is reportedly relaxed in the situation and will not push for a transfer. However, he is attracted by the opportunity to play for Arsenal and in the Champions League.
He is also said to be flattered by Arsenal’s ongoing interest. Arsenal, meanwhile, are considering other options, including Sporting’s Viktor Gyökeres.
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Al-Hilal has only one strategy, throw out offers of insane salaries and see who takes the plunge.