It is also suggested that Arsenal may be in talks over a move for Benjamin Sesko. The Slovenian international is another long-term striking target for the Gunners, having been heavily linked with a switch to north London last summer before eventually signing a new contract at RB Leipzig.

Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United are among those to watch in the finals days of the January transfer window as clubs in the Premier League and across the world look to wrap up deals before the deadline.