Arsenal continue to be linked with a move for Benjamin Sesko. The RB Leipzig striker has been linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium for a while now as .

Sesko, who sees his contract at the Red Bull Arena expire in June 2029, featured 33 times in the Bundesliga this season, scoring 13 goals and providing five assists. Despite his best efforts, .

It's the first time Leipzig haven't finished in the top-four in six years, and the first time they've missed out on Europe altogether since their promotion to the top-flight in 2016. So, to generate some income.

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According to German outlet , Leipzig are willing to open negotiations for Sesko at €70m (£59m), but they're aiming to rake in €100m (£84m). The report claims that Arsenal and Manchester United are interested in signing the Slovenia international, but .

It's said that the Gunners are currently leading the race for his signature, having 'positioned themselves' to wrap up a deal. have added that Sesko missed training on Tuesday due to a 'slight knee irritation', and and it is reported they will take no risks with their star player with a move expected to happen.

Last week, . The Slovenian said: "It’s been a difficult season for us. Sometimes in football things don’t go as we all want, and we all take responsibility for that.

"Fighting for RB Leipzig shirt, badge, colours this season has been once again a massive honour, a source of pride. !"

football.london understands that , but talks never reached an advanced stage. He wanted to resolve his future at RB Leipzig before Euro 2024, but the Gunners couldn't commit to a deal with Eddie Nketiah still at the club.

By the time the Hale End graduate eventually left, Sesko had already penned a contract extension at the Red Bull Arena. Despite missing out, football.london understands that , and they remain keen on securing his signature – even .

Sesko isn't the only striker on Arsenal's shortlist; . As it stands, it remains to be seen who the Gunners will pursue, but Arteta has made it pretty clear what type of forward he wants to sign.

Speaking to reporters ahead of Arsenal's clash against Southampton, the Spaniard claimed that he wants to 'add goals and creativity' to his squad this summer. He said: "What is clear with the amount of injuries we had in the front line is that we need a goal threat.

"We need the firepower out there, and understanding that the context can change tomorrow. We cannot rely just on the numbers we had before. We have to add goals, we have to add creativity, we have to add numbers and that will be in different positions."

On whether he has an idea of how many players he wants to bring in, Arteta grinned and replied: "Yes."