Arsenal are weighing up alternative attacking signings as their hopes fade of landing preferred target Benjamin Sesko this month, sources have told ESPN.

Chelsea are in talks to sign RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko, who is Arsenal's primary transfer target for 2025.

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 believe that Sesko will be on his way this summer. Indeed, the Gunners internally believe that Sesko will be available in the summer, and he could be available for around €75m (£67m).

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.

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

TBR Football's Graeme Bailey shares what RB Leipzig sources are saying about rumours of talks with Arsenal over Benjamin Sesko.

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