Jurgen Klopp could block Arsenal signing Benjamin Sesko as '£59m agreement emerges'

Jurgen Klopp will have a huge say on the future of Arsenal target Benjamin Sesko

According to TBR Football, Arsenal value Sesko at £65million and have asked Leipzig to name a price for the Slovenia forward. Sesko has a gentlemen’s agreement with his current employers which states the Bundesliga club would seriously discuss any offer above £59.2m (€70m). And Klopp is talking to the RB Leipzig hierarchy to decide whether or not the club should entertain the Gunners’ interest.

Arsenal are eyeing up RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, who has enjoyed a fine season in Germany

Klopp officially began his role with Red Bull at the start of the year following a six-month break from football which followed his Liverpool departure. He has been tasked with supporting the Red Bull clubs’ sports directors in advancing their philosophy as well as using his network to help identify talented players around the globe. And his opinions will carry huge weight when it comes to the future of players already plying their trade at one of the Red Bull clubs.

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