(WATCH): This is why Chelsea want to sign Benjamin Sesko.

  

Chelsea are considering a move for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, talkSPORT understands. 

The Blues are exploring alternative options to Victor Osimhen due to a reluctance to meet the Napoli front-man's £100million-plus release clause.

Osimhen has two years remaining on his Napoli deal, with him signing a year extension in December.

Chelsea are looking to add more firepower up front under new boss Enzo Maresca.

Current striker Nicolas Jackson bagged 17 goals in 44 appearances in all competitions this season, with youngster Cole Palmer being the top scorer with 25 goals in 45 games.

Benjamin Sesko's £56million release clause raises the chances of a big-money move to the Premier League.

While Arsenal could look to whittle down that fee in any potential deal with Leipzig, Chelsea may be prepared to trigger that release clause.

Why Chelsea want Benjamin Sesko:

What stands out about Sesko compared to the other strikers available this summer, however, is his potential price. 

Newcastle, Sporting, Napoli and Brentford will demand hefty fees for Isak, Gyökeres, Osimhen and Toney, respectively, but Sesko has a release clause of just £55m, which reportedly expires at the end of the month. 

It is why interested parties, of whom there are many, are keen to get a deal done before Sesko’s attention turns to Slovenia’s first game at the Euros against Denmark next Sunday. The youngster has scored 11 goals for his country in 28 caps, so is definitely one to watch this summer.

Of the 127 players to fire off at least 25 shots in the Bundesliga last season, only the Stuttgart forward Serhou Guirassy (30.4%) had a better conversion rate than Sesko (29.8%). In addition, Sesko over performed his xG by 5.98, the biggest over performance in Germany’s top tier, meaning he scored nearly six more goals than he should have done considering the quality of the chances created for him.

Benjamin Sesko vs Haaland:

There is more to Sesko’s game than just putting the ball in the back of the net. His goalscoring, height and route to German football have led to many easy comparisons to Erling Haaland. Both shone for Salzburg before moving to Germany and drawing attention from the Premier League, but they have very different styles of play.

Haaland comes alive in the penalty box; feed the Braut and he will score. He is a traditional No 9 who offers little in buildup play and relies on others to create his chances. Sesko, though, is a different frontman entirely. Despite standing at 6ft 5in, he will not remain stationary in the box waiting for opportunities to come.

Rather, the towering frontman often pulls to the flanks, creating space for others. His selflessness and adaptability make him desirable for managers who like their wingers to move infield and capitalise upon the space vacated by a central striker who pulls wide.

Arsenal, for example, rely heavily on Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli to make darting runs into the box as Kai Havertz drifts across the frontline. At Chelsea, Sesko would offer an attacking alternative to Nicolas Jackson – and he would do the same for Rasmus Højlund at Manchester United. Sesko’s experience of playing with a strike partner during his time with RB Leipzig adds another layer of flexibility.

RB Leipzig are understandably keen to keep the 21-year-old but they will have little say if his release clause is met. In a market where clubs are being forced to overspend to bolster their frontlines, the young Slovenian could prove the bargain buy of the summer.

The video below shows just why Benjamin Sesko is perfect for Chelsea: