According to *CaughtOffside*, **Arsenal** have successfully negotiated **personal terms** with **RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Šeško**.
The Gunners are making progress in securing the **Slovenia international** this summer, with discussions between clubs ongoing to finalize his move to the Emirates.
The main hurdle remains the **transfer fee**, as Leipzig has set their asking price at **€80m (£67m)**—matching his **release clause**. Arsenal are working to lower the fee, with recent talks held in London to bridge the valuation gap.
### **Optimism Over Šeško Deal**
There is growing confidence from all parties that an agreement will be reached. Leipzig’s general manager **Marcel Schäfer** and Arsenal’s sporting director **Andrea Berta** recently met in London, with Šeško being a **top target for Mikel Arteta**.
Šeško was heavily linked to Arsenal last summer before signing a new **five-year contract** with Leipzig (expiring 2029). However, the **22-year-old ‘superstar’** is now expected to leave, potentially earning **£200,000 per week** at his next club.
### **Zubimendi Also Close**
Arsenal are also set to announce **Real Sociedad midfielder Martín Zubimendi** as their **first summer signing**, having reached a preliminary agreement last month. The Gunners are likely to trigger his **€60m (£51m) release clause**, pairing him with **Declan Rice** in midfield next season.
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