According to Sky Sports journalist Philipp Hinze, Benjamin Sesko has a release clause of €65 million, which should be triggered before the end of June. Chelsea have expressed interest in signing the Slovenian striker, who is enjoying a terrific season with RB Leipzig.
Sesko has notched up 14 goals in 31 Bundesliga games, which is impressive for a 20-year-old. The Blues will be in the market for a striker and have identified a slew of players they can consider making a move to shore up their No.9 position.
Sesko is one of the players Chelsea is interested in signing, and because of his modest clause, the Blues will work promptly to get the deal done before any other team makes an attempt to get him. The Slovenian has been outstanding at just 20 years old, and he will only become better.
But does Chelsea need another young centre-forward next season, given they already have Nicolas Jackson? The Senegalese have the same amount of goals as Sesko this season, and that too in the Premier League, which is comparatively much more demanding and intense than the Bundesliga.
Instead of going for another young striker who will take maybe a season to hit his stride at the club, what makes Sesko better than Jackson is his finishing. Given the competitive nature of top-level football, this clinical edge in front of the goal is a difference-maker.
Sesko’s knack for finding the back of the net from any position on the pitch makes him an enticing prospect for Chelsea. However, while his goal-scoring ability is impressive, there are several factors to consider before making a move for the 20-year-old striker. Sesko is still in the developmental phase of his career and will likely need at least a season to evolve into a complete centre-forward. His potential is undeniable, but integrating him into a high-stakes environment like the Premier League requires patience.
Thus, the Blues will have a big decision to make, as it could be either Sesko or their long-term target Victor Osimhen. The former should come cheaper and can have a higher ceiling while the latter is more proven and ready to go.
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