Arsenal are still actively scouring the striker market for a January opportunity, but a move for top target Benjamin Sesko won't materialise until the summer, according to a report. The Gunners failed to reinforce their centre-forward department last summer after Sesko snubbed them in favour of extending his RB Leipzig contract.

Flamengo are believed to have held talks with Jorginho and his representatives. But according to Brazilian newspaper O Dia, the financial demands laid out by the Arsenal man are ' out of touch '. Flamengo have therefore rejected his contract terms and sent a counter-offer to see if they can land Jorginho without breaking the bank.

Injury-hit Arsenal are pondering whether to sign one of their summer transfer targets during the current transfer window, but have competition in the form of Barcelona

The latest Arsenal transfer news as Benjamin Sesko misses RB Leipzig clash days after fresh links with a January switch to the Premier League.

Benjamin Sesko 's agent has stoked reports of Arsenal interest in the striker during the January transfer window. Arsenal are on the hunt for a new striker following Gabriel Jesus 's ACL injury, which is set to sideline him into next season.

Arsenal have just over two weeks to make new singings before the January transfer window slams shut and RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko has been tipped for a mega £70million move

Sesko appears to be one of the Gunners' top targets to help Mikel Arteta deal with an injury crisis. Gabriel Jesus is ruled out for the rest of the season after rupturing his ACL, while Bukayo Saka is sidelined with a hamstring injury. It's been a difficult period for the North Londoners, whose lack of firepower has been problematic.

Benjamin Sesko has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League with Arsenal and Manchester United both reportedly keen.