Arsenal didn’t manage to sign a new striker this summer, but it wasn’t for the lack of trying.Indeed, the Gunners looked into signing a new number nine this summer with Benjamin Sesko a key target.
Arsenal looked into a £55m move for Sesko this summer, but, ultimately, the striker decided to stay at RB Leipzig.
Arsenal are still said to be keen on Sesko.
Now, speaking to SportBible on TikTok, Xavi Simons has reserved some special praise for Sesko.
Indeed, according to the midfielder, Sesko is one of the best young players in the world, placing him ahead of both Kobbie Mainoo and himself when asked to rank some of the wonderkids in world football.
Benjamin Sesko is better than Kobbie Mainoo
Simons spoke about his teammate when ranking wonderkids.
“Zaire-Emery or Mainoo?” Simons was asked.
“Kobbie,” Simons said.
“Kobbie Mainoo or Benjamin Sesko?”
“Sesko, my teammate,” Simons said.
“Benjamin Sesko or Xavi Simons?”
“Sesko,” Simons said.
Benjamin Sesko’s slow start
Arsenal were disappointed to miss out on Sesko this summer, but his numbers so far this season suggest the Gunners aren’t missing much.