Arsenal remain in active negotiations with RB Leipzig for the signing of Benjamin Sesko, according to German outlet Chemnitzer Morgenpost, as the Gunners continue their determined search for a prolific striker to lead the line next season.
While their primary target remains Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres, they are working on a back-up plan just in case they fail to sign the Sweden international striker.
Meetings have taken place between Arsenal and the Sporting officials this week to agree a fee for the signing of Gyokeres but an agreement has still not been reached.
Arsenal are working towards signing a new striker
Mikel Arteta, who is desperate to sign a new attacker this summer, has identified Gyokeres and Sesko as his prime transfer targets.
After finishing second in the league for three seasons in a row, the Arsenal boss in now determined to sign a new number nine to lead his attack.
There was growing belief that Arsenal had moved away from pursuing Sesko, with the Gunners prioritising a move for Gyokeres. However, Chemnitzer Morgenpost reports that Arsenal have not closed the door on Sesko and remain in ongoing discussions with RB Leipzig over a potential deal.
The Slovenian striker, who scored 21 goals across all competitions for Leipzig last season, is seen as a player with immense potential due to his physicality and his goal scoring quality.
He is younger than Gyokeres and has more room for improvement in the coming years.
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Gunners have lacked a lethal presence up front
Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)
Arsenal’s striking department currently relies heavily on Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz, but the lack of a consistent, high-volume goal scorer has been evident in key matches, particularly in the title run-in.
Adding a clinical finisher like Sesko or Gyokeres could give them edge over clubs like Liverpool and Manchester…
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