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Arsenal switch information: Gunners battling to rescue Benjamin Sesko deal and ” in switch

Arsenal have 10 days left of the January transfer window to bring in a new striker following the injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli, but Mikel Arteta’s side are yet to make a signing

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Mikel Arteta wants a striker (Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

With just 10 days remaining in the January transfer window, Arsenal have yet to secure a new signing.

Injuries to Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka have left the Gunners in dire need of forward options. Despite Mikel Arteta’s clear intention to bring a striker into his squad this month, the task has proven more challenging than anticipated.

Several players, including Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko, have been linked with moves to the Emirates Stadium, but none have arrived so far.

The Gunners are now fighting to salvage a deal for Sesko. However, the pursuit of Cunha appears to be ongoing, despite strong competition from Nottingham Forest.

Arsenal are striving to save a deal for Benjamin Sesko as they seek to bolster their attacking line-up.

Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig  looks on during the Champions League round 6 match between RB Leipzig v Aston Villa, Red Bull Arena on December 10 2024. (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig looks on during the Champions League round 6 match between RB Leipzig v Aston Villa, Red Bull Arena on December 10 2024. (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images)(Image: Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

The 21-year-old, who has netted 14 goals in 26 games for RB Leipzig this season, has emerged as the Gunners’ primary target. However, Sky Germany reports that West Ham are in advanced talks to sign Sesko’s teammate Andre Silva, reports the Mirror.

If Silva joins the Hammers, it’s unlikely Leipzig would also let Sesko go. Leipzig might approve Sesko’s departure if they can secure a replacement.

Denmark international Mathias Kvistgaarden is currently their top choice, but Celtic appear poised to finalise a deal for the Brondby star.

Matheus Cunha during Chelsea vs Wolves
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 20: Matheus Cunha of Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at Stamford Bridge on January 20, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images)(Image: Getty Images)

Arsenal are reportedly the club ‘most interested’ in snapping up Wolves ace Cunha. The Brazilian has been a standout for Wolves this term, banging in 10 goals and serving up four assists in the Premier League.

His eye-catching performances have attracted attention from clubs like Arsenal and Nottingham Forest, with UOL suggesting the Gunners are leading the chase to sign him during this transfer window.

They’ll get an up-close look at him on Saturday when Mikel Arteta’s lads head to Molinuex, where Cunha is expected to strut his stuff in the lunchtime kick-off.

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Arteta has made a heartfelt appeal to the Arsenal chiefs to land a new striker before the transfer window slams shut. The boss emphasized the need for quality, not just any player, following the loss of pivotal players Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus.

“My opinion is clear – we lost two very important players in Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus, so we lack goals, people and options in the front line, it’s clear. If we can get the right player, that’s what we are actively looking at, but any player – no.”