Manchester United are understood to be in pole position to sign Mbeumo, and are set to return with an improved bid after their £55m offer was rejected. However, it had been claimed that Thomas Frank’s expected arrival at Tottenham could lead to Spurs making a move for Mbeumo.

Slovenia boss Matjaz Kek has addressed the future of Arsenal target Benjamin Sesko, who has received a number of eye-watering proposals from the Saudi Pro League in recent days

The Gunners are thundering towards the signing of Sesko with efforts to lure him to Saudi Arabia set to fail and with a trusted journalist now 'convinced' the striker will move to north London

Sesko has long been on the radar of top European clubs thanks to his physical presence, intelligent movement and aerial prowess. At just 22, he represents the sort of high-upside signing that Arsenal have increasingly targeted under Mikel Arteta’s stewardship. However, delays in formal negotiations may prove costly.

Meanwhile, Arsenal have not yet reached an agreement with RB Leipzig for 22-year-old Slovenia forward Benjamin Sesko, although the next round of negotiations has already been scheduled. ( Sky Germany) Finally, Myles Lewis-Skelly is poised to sign a new contract, despite attracting interest from Spanish giants Real Madrid. ( Football Insider)

Arsenal know that a brand new attack in the summer transfer window is their top priority if they want to bridge the gap to Liverpool