Arsenal could accelerate their plans to sign a top striker, with RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko under consideration by manager Mikel Arteta.

Sesko appears to be one of the Gunners' top targets to help Mikel Arteta deal with an injury crisis. Gabriel Jesus is ruled out for the rest of the season after rupturing his ACL, while Bukayo Saka is sidelined with a hamstring injury. It's been a difficult period for the North Londoners, whose lack of firepower has been problematic.

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Latest Arsenal transfer news and gossip as RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko continue to be linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium

Arsenal are still actively scouring the striker market for a January opportunity, but a move for top target Benjamin Sesko won't materialise until the summer, according to a report. The Gunners failed to reinforce their centre-forward department last summer after Sesko snubbed them in favour of extending his RB Leipzig contract.