Benjamin Sesko, the RB Leipzig striker, has emerged as top target after they conceded defeat in their chase for Newcastle's Alexander Isak. However, a crucial 24-hour period lies ahead in quest to secure the Slovenian hitman.

The 22-year-old forward has been at the heart of negotiations between the Gunners and his current club. Leipzig are prepared to part ways with Sesko this summer if the right offer comes in, and Arsenal have been leading the pack.

bosses have already made contact with Sesko's representatives, having missed out on him last year when he chose to stay in Germany. Now, Leipzig are looking to offload Sesko and Dutch attacking midfielder Xavi Simons to fund a squad overhaul this summer, following a tumultuous 2024-25 season that saw them miss out on European qualification.

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A £60million deal that would meet both Leipzig's need for cash and search for a new No. 9 is reportedly in the works.

However, Saudi club Al Hilal could throw a spanner in the works for Arsenal, reports .

Al Hilal have failed to secure a big-money move for Victor Osimhen, who rejected a lucrative offer from the Middle East for the second time in nine months. They also couldn't persuade Viktor Gyokeres - another name on Arsenal's striker shortlist - to abandon his Premier League aspirations, despite offering the Sporting Lisbon star a staggering £30m-a-year contract.

Thus, they're now focusing on their third-choice target, having been provided a list by their new high-profile manager Simone Inzaghi, who was recently snapped up from Champions League finalists Inter Milan.

Mirror Football reports that this third option is Sesko.

With the FIFA Club World Cup looming, there's an increasing urgency to secure a big-name signing in time for the tournament - where they aim to make a significant impact.

The first part of the summer transfer window shuts on Tuesday night and they need to finalise a deal by then. Money isn't an issue and they can meet Leipzig's demands.

The real question is, can they convince Sesko?

They can certainly offer him a substantial salary - effectively quadruple what he might earn at the Emirates Stadium.

It all boils down to whether he's prepared to abandon his dreams of shining in the Premier League and Europe.