Arsenal have been warned that RB Leipzig have no plans to sell Benjamin Sesko before the January transfer window slams shut. Sesko is a long-term target of Arsenal, who are in the market for a forward this month after injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus.

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.

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

Latest Arsenal transfer news with Benjamin Sesko issuing a double message to Mikel Arteta directly up against Viktor Gyokeres

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.

Newcastle United will have to a pay a club record transfer fee of around £67m to sign Benjamin Sesko in the summer window - if they decide to firm up their interest in the striker.

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.