Kane, Isak, Sesko – Ranking Arsenal’s chances of landing five striker transfer targets this summer

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All of the focus on Arsenal’s transfer business is placed on the possibility of signing a striker in the summer window.

The Gunners have missed out on a centre-forward in previous markets, with the latest frustrations coming from January.

Mikel Arteta was unable to land the options he wanted, though not without trying to get them in as calls were made.

Some now expect Arsenal to throw everything at the summer transfer window to sign those big-name forwards.

With plenty of stars highlighted with a potential move to the Emirates Stadium, here’s a look at the likelihood of five of them joining.

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Harry Kane to Arsenal transfer chance

Once a difficult foe for Arsenal, Harry Kane has emerged as a possible candidate for a transfer in the summer.

It was revealed that Kane has a release clause in his Bayern Munich contract, ranked at an affordable £54million.

Despite often being a villain in his days at Tottenham, there is no denying that the England international captain is one of the best scorers in the world.

However, it will be difficult to attempt severing those ties with Spurs, given the many years that he gave to that club.

Kane joining Arsenal would ruin that reputation, one he has looked to uphold, while he has also pledged his future to Bayern Munich for the time being.

Arsenal transfer chances: Extremely unlikely.

Arsenal eye Alexander Isak transfer opportunity

Alexander Isak has been linked with a transfer to Arsenal for some time now, but the star has stayed put at Newcastle.

Plenty of goals in the Premier League, Champions League and domestic cup competitions have shown him to be one of the best strikers in the world.

It comes as little surprise that the Gunners continue to be rumoured with interest, though it may be a challenging deal.

Newcastle placed a £150million price tag on Isak if he were to move in January, one that is unlikely to drop over the summer.

Whether Arsenal could reduce that remains to be seen, while the player may have to agitate for a move to also push it through.

All of this makes it seem slightly unlikely but not totally out of the question if the Gunners can put together a convincing transfer package for Isak.

Arsenal transfer chances: Possible.

Benjamin Sesko to Arsenal transfer switch

Benjamin Sesko’s potential move to Arsenal has been on the cards since last summer when the North London club tried and failed to seal a deal.

The striker signed a new contract at RB Leipzig, though reports later claimed a gentlemen’s agreement was in place for an exit in 2025 if an appropriate offer was made.

While Arsenal pushed to sign Sesko in January, Leipzig didn’t allow for an exit, which could change in the months ahead.

A decent transfer offer for a young, up-and-coming striker could see a switch on the cards for the summer.

Arsenal transfer chances: Very possible.

Dusan Vlahovic to Arsenal move

A striker who has been linked with Arsenal for some time, Dusan Vlahovic has been on the radar for plenty of years.

Back in his Fiorentina days, the Gunners were looking to land the Serbian international but lost out to Juventus.

Now, with his contract entering the final 18 months, the Old Lady are looking at a crossroads between a renewal and a sale.

If a new deal isn’t signed, then the possibility of an exit is on the cards and could open up a switch to Arsenal.

Whether he’d be a first-choice option for Mikel Arteta is unclear, but it is a possibility.

Arsenal transfer chances: Possible.

Matheus Cunha release clause opportunity

Arsenal looked at signing Matheus Cunha in January, but the Wolves star decided against a move in favour of staying at the club.

Instead, he signed a new contract at Molineux, extending his stay at the club for the years ahead.

However, that hasn’t totally ruled out a move as Cunha has a release clause in his deal that could allow for a switch.

That offers a chance for Arsenal to make their move, but it remains to be seen whether he fits the profile they require.

Cunha isn’t a traditional number nine and often looks to drift into areas and create chances as well as score the occasional goal.

Arsenal transfer chances: Possible.