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Topics: Arsenal, Football, Jurgen Klopp, RB Leipzig, Liverpool
Marcus Chan
Topics: Arsenal, Football, Jurgen Klopp, RB Leipzig, Liverpool
Ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has reportedly threatened to ruin Arsenal's transfer plans.
Back in 2024, Klopp decided to draw the curtains on his nine-year spell as Liverpool boss as he departed Anfield.
During his time in charge, the Reds won the Premier League and the Champions League among other trophies.
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Since leaving Liverpool, Klopp has taken over as the Head of Global Soccer for the Red Bull group.
As a result, the German will work across the Red Bull-owned clubs such as RB Leipzig and RB Salzburg.
Recently, Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko was linked with a move to Premier League side Arsenal.
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Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano said: "Understand Arsenal are now advancing in negotiations for Benjamin Šeško after initial concrete talks reported last week. Discussions underway and proceeding well between all parties involved, player & clubs.
"No agreement yet now or expected this weekend; but advancing."
However, as reported by Spanish news outlet Defensa Central, Sesko was offered to La Liga giants Real Madrid.
In response, Madrid opted against signing the highly-rated striker.
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The report stated: "In this context, Sesko does not fit. Despite his projection, his high cost has been a determining factor for Real Madrid to rule out his signing."
In addition, President Florentino Perez stated: "He is not the profile we are looking for."
It has also been suggested that, along with Madrid, Paris Saint Germain and Bayern Munich have also rejected the chance to sign Sesko.
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Arsenal currently 'appear to be the most interested’ club.
Journalist Ben Jacobs added: "Arsenal continue talks with Leipzig over Benjamin Sesko with a bid possible soon. Sesko is keen on a move to AFC.
"Viktor Gyökeres still under consideration as Andrea Berta keen to advance multiple options before officially bidding, but Sesko discussions are more advanced. Arsenal feel both Sesko or Gyökeres can be secured for circa €70m.
"And Gyökeres remains open to #MUFC even without Champions League football, as revealed yesterday, even though #MUFC haven't yet made an approach to Sporting to date."