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The final week of the January transfer window is rapidly approaching, and multiple Premier League clubs still have plenty of business to complete before the deadline. Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham are among the sides likely to be active in the market before the clock strikes 11pm on February 3.
Arsenal have been persistently linked with RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko amid Mikel Arteta’s desperate need for a reliable goalscorer at the spearhead of his title hopefuls.
However, Chelsea and United have reportedly entered the frame for the 21-year-old, who is said to have made a decision on his next move.
Meanwhile, the Red Devils look set to get another one over on Arsenal in the transfer market as they strive to bolster their academy ranks as well as Ruben Amorim’s first-team squad.
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Man Utd repeat Arsenal swoop
Now for the bad news, Arsenal fans…
Manchester United have hijacked Barcelona and Eintracht Frankfurt’s interest in Gunners starlet Ayden Heaven.
Fabrizio Romano the 18-year-old defender is tempted to join former youth team-mate Chido Obi-Martin at Old Trafford.
He was present for United’s 2-1 win against Rangers on Thursday, and the club are said to be confident in securing his services.
Arsenal have offered Heaven a new contract while there is interest across Europe, but the Red Devils are in pole position.
Benjamin Sesko decides on Arsenal snub
Chelsea and Manchester United have entered the running to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko this month or in the summer, according to .
However, it’s claimed that the 21-year-old has already decided that he wants to join Arsenal.
Leipzig are reluctant to offload Sesko as they pursue Champions League football this season.
But the Gunners appear to be in the driver’s seat for when the time comes and Sesko departs the Bundesliga side.
Morning!
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