According to reports, one Arsenal deal is \u2018on\u2019 as they step up their efforts to sign a new striker during this summer\u2019s transfer window.<\/p>\n
It is common knowledge that the Gunners<\/strong><\/a> are in the market for a new striker after missing out on a forward in the last two transfer windows.<\/p>\n Arsenal\u2019s failures in the transfer market left head coach Mikel Arteta<\/strong><\/a> with limited options this season and they were further exposed once Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus suffered injuries.<\/p>\n Mikel Merino did an admirable job as a stand-in No.9, but Arsenal\u2019s hierarchy are aware that they cannot go another window without signing a striker and they are expected to invest heavily this summer in an attempt to bridge the gap to champions Liverpool.<\/p>\n Arsenal endured a disappointing season in 2024\/25 as they finished second<\/strong><\/a> for the third consecutive season and the addition of a top-tier striker is key to their hopes of winning the Premier League and\/or Champions League next year.<\/p>\n READ:\u00a0Henry inclusion in ranking of Arsenal\u2019s last nine No.9 signings illustrates Gyokeres desperation<\/a> The Gunners are linked with several potential options, but it\u2019s been widely reported that RB Leipzig\u2019s Benjamin Sesko and Sporting Lisbon\u2019s Viktor Gyokeres are their targets.<\/p>\n The two contenders to be this year\u2019s top scorer in Europe<\/strong> <\/a>had great seasons in 2024\/25 and conflicting reports have emerged on who the Gunners would prefer to sign, with Arteta and new sporting director Andrea Berta said to be in a disagreement.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Earlier this week, a report claimed Arsenal chiefs had flown out to Portugal to complete a deal to sign Gyokeres<\/strong><\/a>, but he is also attracting interest from Premier League rivals Chelsea.\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Now, Arsenal appear to be pushing for Sesko. German journalist Florian Plettenberg claims a deal for the striker is \u2018on\u2019, while Fabrizio Romano is reporting that \u2018concrete talks\u2019 have started.<\/p>\n MORE ARSENAL COVERAGE ON F365\u2026<\/strong> Romano tweeted: \u201cUnderstand Arsenal have started moving initial concrete talks for Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko deal.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s always been high on the recruitment team, management, Mikel Arteta list, with attempts to getthe\u00a0 deal done rejected by Leipzig in May 2024 and January\u2026 Now Sesko will leave. Arsenal on it.\u201d<\/p>\n In recent months, reports have suggested that the RB Leipzig standout could only cost around \u00a360m this summer<\/strong><\/a>, but German outlet BILD claims<\/a> they actually want 100 million euros (\u00a392.5m).<\/p>\n While it\u2019s noted that they are \u2018willing\u2019 to start talks at 70 million euros, they want to \u2018bring in\u2019 100 million euros as they feel is a \u2018complete\u2019 package.<\/p>\n The report adds:<\/p>\n \u2018Despite his young age, the Slovenian is practically complete, has a clear head, and is a true team player. He would be an asset to any club.<\/p>\n \u2018With his strong physique, he would be a perfect fit for English football. 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