🚨 OFFICIAL: Arsenal have finalized the signing of a former Ballon d’Or winner ✅🚨 The deal was sealed overnight, and the club’s owner has arrived in London to personally unveil the newest addition to the squad. The player’s jersey number has already been confirmed, and medical tests are scheduled to take place within the next few hours. CONGRATS, ARSENAL FANS! 🔥🎉 A World Cup champion is now part of the team! 🔥

Arsenal are gearing up to bring in a fresh face to lead the line in this summer’s transfer window, as they seek to sharpen their edge in front of goal. The need for a reliable striker has become a clear priority after the club’s underwhelming goal tally in the last Premier League campaign.

 

With only 69 goals scored, Arsenal fell well short of their attacking standards, managing 22 fewer than the previous season. The drop in output has highlighted their struggles without a world-class centre-forward capable of converting tight chances and dragging games over the line.

 

The absence of a proven, elite striker has put pressure on Mikel Arteta’s attacking setup. The club’s leadership are fully aware, and all indications suggest they’ll be aggressive in rectifying the issue as soon as the window officially opens.

 

Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports that RB Leipzig are now in active discussions with Arsenal regarding a potential deal for Benjamin Sesko. It’s not just a rumour anymore—things are in motion. However, Arsenal aren’t putting all their eggs in one Sesko-shaped basket.

 

To avoid being caught out if negotiations collapse, Arsenal are keeping other options warm. Though terms with Sesko aren’t yet finalized, the Gunners have reportedly secured a verbal agreement with another striker target—Viktor Gyokeres—who’s ready to sign if called upon.

 

Arsenal have admired Sesko for some time, even attempting to sign him last summer before he committed to a new deal with Leipzig. Their renewed interest is fueled by his promising form, having scored 21 goals last season and shown flashes of brilliance, especially with his long-range finishing.

 

Leipzig are open to letting Sesko go, but only for a fee around his £67 million release clause. Arsenal, ever mindful of balancing the books under PSR regulations, are looking to structure the deal with long-term payments to maintain financial flexibility.

 

Should Sesko decline their advances again, Gyokeres becomes the contingency plan. He comes off a prolific 54-goal season with Sporting CP, but questions remain about his ability to thrive in the Premier League’s slower build-up play, especially against teams that sit deep. Sporting will sell him for £59 million—an attractive fallback if Arsenal’s main pursuit falters again.