Benjamin Sesko and Victor Osimhen are both linked with moves to Arsenal (Image: Getty)
maintains that will conduct business in the January transfer window if it makes financial sense and improves his squad.
We’re nearly at the three-week mark and no transfer opportunities have ticked all the boxes up until this point. But injuries in attacking areas may force the Gunners’ hand if they are serious about closing the gap to in the title race.
Outgoings are also a possibility among a group of players ambling towards free agency in the summer.
Here, Express Sport takes you through three key transfer developments…
Sesko decision made
Fresh links between and Benjamin Sesko have caused the RB Leipzig striker’s transfer preference to resurface. Amid competition for his services last summer, reported that he had decided was his ideal next move.
That certainly bodes well for the Gunners if they plan to go back in for him before the winter transfer deadline. , and Barcelona are also believed to be keen on Sesko, but with Arteta’s project seen to be more alluring than the other three, he may hold the upper hand if an all-out war emerges.
Jorginho has less than six months left on his Arsenal contract (Image: Getty)
Contract terms rejected
Jorginho has been free to discuss pre-contract agreements with overseas clubs since the start of January, seeing as he is now into the final six months of his deal. The 33-year-old represents Italy at international level, but he has recently been linked with a return to his birth country of Brazil.
Flamengo are believed to have held talks with Jorginho and his representatives. But according to Brazilian newspaper , the financial demands laid out by the man are ”. Flamengo have therefore rejected his contract terms and sent a counter-offer to see if they can land Jorginho without breaking the bank.
Victor Osimhen doubts
With Gabriel Jesus set to miss the rest of the season and still on the road to recovery, have been left light in attacking areas. Earlier this weekend, links re-emerged between the Gunners and long-standing transfer target Victor Osimhen.
are said to be ” for the Nigerian, who could be recalled by Napoli from his loan at Galatasaray if they receive a serious transfer offer.
But former striker Darren Bent has questioned whether it would be a wise move from Arteta.
He said on talkSPORT: “Is he really going to be the answer? Yes, he was good at Napoli, but maybe his attitude has been questioned on occasions, that’s still a risk. I just don’t think you can just go out there and guarantee, right, we know he’s the guy who’s going to go and score us 20, 25 goals.”