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.

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.

The Slovenia international has been linked with several top clubs after impressing for RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga

Arsenal transfer news as Champions League squad rules offer Mikel Arteta Jhon Duran and Benjamin Sesko boost at a key time

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

Arsenal have been urged to forget about signing RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko in the January transfer window. The Gunners remain keen to add more firepower to their squad having changed their recruitment plans in light of the season ending injury sustained by Gabriel Jesus.

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

Arsenal have been linked to RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko as Mikel Arteta aims to bolster his attack. Sesko has been on Arsenal’s radar for some time with links between the club and the goalscorer not going away. The Slovenian is tearing it up in the Bundesliga while the Gunners struggle to convert chances at the Emirates.