Benjamin Sesko's agent fires subtle dig at Viktor Gyokeres as transfer saga takes surprise twist
Benjamin Sesko's agent has seemingly aimed a dig at Viktor Gyokeres amid intense transfer speculation.
Gyokeres is one of the most in-demand players this summer following his performances for Sporting CP, with several clubs keeping tabs on his situation.
Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are believed to be monitoring the star forward ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Gyokeres appears to be forcing a transfer away from Sporting CP, having reportedly gone on 'strike'.
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The club's president Frederico Varandas subsequently released an explosive statement, accusing the player of 'blackmail'.
According to the latest report, the Swede has told his family and friends his preference.
Like Gyokeres, Sesko is also subject to plenty of speculation and is on the radar of Arsenal, who are hellbent on signing a No.9 this summer.
But, unlike Gyokeres, Sesko won't be forcing a move away from RB Leipzig.
That's according to his agent, Elvis Basanovic, who claims his client won't 'blackmail' Leipzig into a transfer.
"Even if there may be - or will be - a strong desire of the player to move to a certain club, we will never force or blackmail RB Leipzig,' he told GiveMeSport.
"I believe this is not the right way, because the way you actually exit from the club shows your values. Values that you are bringing into a new club.
"I can understand in very big transfers, there are a lot of different interests but no matter what, I believe in football world should be more respect.
"So that’s why we do things in the right way or we don't do them.
"It’s very simple, even maybe in the media it looks very complicated."
Basanovic also revealed that the 22-year-old Slovenian will only leave Leipzig for a 'special club'.
He added: "[Sesko's] numbers at his age compared to some strikers with already great careers at his age are confirming my words.
"He will move from RB Leipzig only when we recognise a special club, a special project with a special coach."
Leipzig are believed to be holding out for a fee between £68 million and £85 million, which Arsenal are reportedly unwilling to reach.
Last season, Sesko scored an impressive 21 goals across all competitions, including 13 Bundesliga goals.
Topics: Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal, Football
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