Man City, Liverpool, Arsenal & Barcelona in race to sign €50m RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko

Although the 20-year-old RB Leipzig striker has a contract running until June 2028, it has an exit clause, valued at €50m (£43m/$54m), which will become active over the upcoming summer transfer window, according to BILD. While the price tag may seem steep for a player of Sesko's age, his recent performances suggest he could prove to be a valuable investment.

Despite a slow start to the season, Sesko has adapted well to life in Germany and has begun to shine on the pitch. In his last three Bundesliga outings, Sesko has showcased his goal-scoring prowess and inspired Leipzig to a victory over Union Berlin while his heroics fetched a point against Augsburg. Moreover, his performance against Real Madrid in the Champions League highlighted his potential as he found himself knocking on Andriy Lunin's goal on several occasions during the Champions League fixture. He did manage to put the ball into the net early in the match only to be denied by VAR.

Scouts from Liverpool, City, and Barcelona believe that once Sesko consistently finds the back of the net in both domestic and European competitions, he could establish himself as one of Europe's most lethal strikers. They understand that the striker has the potential to exceed a valuation of £100m in the future, and then the initial investment of £43m could prove to be a bargain.

Sesko would face stiff competition for playing time at clubs like Liverpool and City, who already boast established strikers in their squads in Darwin Nunez and Erling Haaland. However, the pair may not want to let such a promising forward slip through their fingers. Meanwhile in Spain, Barcelona are looking for Robert Lewandowski's replacement and the Slovenian perfectly fits the bill.