Arsenal handed fresh Benjamin Sesko transfer warning amid talk of £60m agreement - The Gunners are in the market for a new forward

Benjamin Sesko has emerged as a top target for Arsenal, with Gunners' chiefs having sanctioned a big-money move for the RB Leipzig star in this month's transfer window

Benjamin Sesko was in action for RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Wednesday night, with the Gunners-linked striker opening the scoring against Sporting.

Arsenal are desperate to strengthen their squad in the January transfer window and Mikel Arteta is hopeful they can land top target Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig

Arsenal will be forced to splash the cash to get their hands on RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko this month as a loan deal is reportedly off the table. The Gunners are chasing the 21-year-old’s signature as they attempt to stay in the Premier League title race.

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

Arsenal are working behind the scenes to sign a reinforcement up front in a bid to reignite their faltering title challenge. Mikel Arteta was handed a major blow when Gabriel Jesus sustained an ACL injury during Arsenal's FA Cup defeat to Manchester United - leaving the club with no other strikers available.