Benjamin Šeško’s €90m Price Tag Sparks Transfer Frenzy

RB Leipzig slapped a €90m valuation on their 21-year-old Slovenian striker Benjamin Šeško, igniting a firestorm of transfer speculation across Europe. The news comes as Šeško continues to shine in the Bundesliga, scoring 15 goals this season and drawing interest from top clubs like Arsenal and Bayern Munich.

Šeško, who joined Leipzig from Red Bull Salzburg in 2023 for €24m, has emerged as one of the league’s brightest talents. Standing at 6’5”, the young forward combines physical prowess with clinical finishing, earning comparisons to Erling Haaland. His recent performances, including a brace in a 3-0 win over Union Berlin, have only fueled the hype. However, Leipzig’s €90m asking price has divided opinions. While some see it as a fair reflection of today’s inflated market—where talents like Haaland moved for €60m in 2022—others, including fans on X, call it a “scam,” pointing to Leipzig’s history of overpricing players like Timo Werner and Christopher Nkunku, who struggled after leaving.

Arsenal, reportedly keen on Šeško since 2023, may lead the race, but the fee raises questions. With the transfer window looming, Šeško’s future remains uncertain—will a club take the €90m gamble on this rising star?