Fabrizio Romano reveals whether Arsenal can sign Benjamin Sesko in January transfer window switch

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Benjamin Sesko is one of several strikers linked with a potential transfer to Arsenal ahead of the January transfer window.

It comes after a long chase for the Gunners in the race for a new centre-forward, with a clinical option lacking from the frontline.

Mikel Arteta will be looking to strengthen the squad over the coming transfer window, with Arsenal still needing some options to compete for the Premier League title.

As several names have been linked, summer transfer target Benjamin Sesko is back on the radar once again this January.

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Benjamin Sesko to Arsenal transfer latest

Arsenal’s transfer chase for Benjamin Sesko didn’t quite work out in the summer, with the star deciding against a move to the Emirates Stadium.

The striker decided to stay at RB Leipzig, signing a contract extension, though that doesn’t rule out another move.

There is an understanding that Sesko could be allowed to leave if an offer comes in, with the 21-year-old still in demand.

That opens up a chance for Arsenal, though Fabrizio Romano has opened up on the chance of a deal in January.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, he said: “There are really many, many clubs keen on Sesko. It could be more than five clubs.

“But it’s not a topic for January, the Sesko case will be open again for the summer and that’s when the real suitors can emerge with concrete talks. At this stage, nothing is advanced with any club yet.”

It suggests that the Gunners will have to wait a few months to land the forward, with the side facing even longer without that centre-forward.

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Benjamin Sesko goal statistics this season

Since rejecting Arsenal in the summer, Sesko has had a bit of a mixed start to the campaign at RB Leipzig in front of goal.

The Slovenian international has 11 goals across all competitions this season, with three assists to his name as well.

It’s not a bad record for Sesko, who is scoring at a rate of every other game in all competitions, while he is still improving and learning.

If he can take that and improve on it in the Premier League, it would be a big move for Arsenal and their future.

If it is to happen though, it would be in the summer instead of January.