West Ham have already seen a £57m bid rejected while the likes of Chelsea and Al-Nassr have also been heavily linked. It seems Arsenal may have stolen a march on their rivals, though, with Fabrizio Romano claiming they have already made contact over a potential move.

Chelsea are in talks to sign RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko, who is Arsenal's primary transfer target for 2025.

Arsenal have been warned that RB Leipzig have no plans to sell Benjamin Sesko before the January transfer window slams shut. Sesko is a long-term target of Arsenal, who are in the market for a forward this month after injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus.

FootballTransfers runs through all the latest Arsenal transfer news, rumours and gossip, including updates on Benjamin Sesko, Alexander Isak and Sverre Nypan.

Mikel Arteta has made it clear he wants to bring in some new faces before the transfer deadline on February 3, with RB Leipzig star Sesko reportedly their top target. But cheaper moves for strikers such as Evan Ferguson or Matheus Cunha cannot be ruled out.

Benjamin Sesko has emerged as a top target for Arsenal, with Gunners' chiefs having sanctioned a big-money move for the RB Leipzig star in this month's transfer window

MIKEL ARTETA says Arsenal are ready to bring forward their summer transfer plans and get a deal done this month. The Gunners are desperate for added firepower in this window  following

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says the club have identified attacking transfer options, while Benjamin Sesko linked with a move to Emirates Stadium; Seskos contract doesnt have a release clause although there is an agreement for summer

Arsenal are in need of more firepower before the transfer window shuts and moves for Benjamin Sesko and Wolves forward Matheus Cunha have both been mooted this week

Benjamin Sesko or Alexander Isak – which striker are Arsenal most likely to sign?Despite the strength of the links, I wouldn’t say it’s a certainty that Benjamin Sesko and Alexander Isak are

Arsenal have been warned that RB Leipzig have no plans to sell Benjamin Sesko before the January transfer window slams shut. Sesko is a long-term target of Arsenal, who are in the market for a forward this month after injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus.