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.

Arsenal have now made a decision on whether they think it's possible to sign Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig before deadline day.

Arsenal could be given a massive opportunity to sign a striker before the January window closes after being told one of their top targets is available for transfer this month.

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.

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

Arsenal are once again chasing a deal for Benjamin Sesko, but the RB Leipzig striker would have been playing for Manchester United now if Ralf Rangnick had his way

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

The January transfer window is a notoriously difficult period to do business in and it is affecting Chelsea's approach this month with deadline day edging closer