Benjamin Sesko was targeted by Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal for a £60m switch in time for the Club World Cup, but that deadline has now passed and Arsenal could swoop in

Arsenal are "ramping up" talks to come to an agreement over a blockbuster deal for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, and there is "universal belief" in North London that he can blossom into a world-class centre-forward, according to Charles Watts.

Arsenal's pursuit of the promising forward seemed under threat as two Saudi Pro League giants stepped into the fray, ready to splash the cash, but Sesko appears set on European football. The race to secure a top striker ahead of the Club World Cup saw Al-Hilal rigorously engage in talks,