Sesko appears to be one of the Gunners' top targets to help Mikel Arteta deal with an injury crisis. Gabriel Jesus is ruled out for the rest of the season after rupturing his ACL, while Bukayo Saka is sidelined with a hamstring injury. It's been a difficult period for the North Londoners, whose lack of firepower has been problematic.

Injury-hit Arsenal are pondering whether to sign one of their summer transfer targets during the current transfer window, but have competition in the form of Barcelona

Benjamin Sesko is one of RB Leipzig's highest-rated players and reportedly has a "gentleman's agreement" with the club that will allow him to leave at the end of this season

Benjamin Sesko has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal and the player's agent has commented on the rumours.

Arsenal consider a £70m move for striker Benjamin Sesko, Dele Alli is poised to move to Italy, AC Milan's interest in Kyle Walker is confirmed, plus more.

Arsenal could accelerate their plans to sign a top striker, with RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko under consideration by manager Mikel Arteta.