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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Sesko or Tel?As the January transfer window heats up, Chelsea are in the spotlight with their active pursuit of not one, but two promising Bundesliga

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 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.

Chelsea are now in constant contact over a potential move to sign another forward this month, however, the Blues target is keen to join rivals Arsenal. Chelsea are expected to be one of the Premier League's busiest sides in the final days of the transfer window,