Mikel Arteta has long-standing interest in the 21-year-old, having been pursuing him for well over a year, and has emerged as the top target this summer. Sesko wants to go to Arsenal and is energised by the prospect, with personal terms seen as no issue.

The club are long-term admirers of Sesko and tried to sign him a year ago, but he decided to sign a new contract with Leipzig. Arsenal have returned for the 22-year-old, though, and Standard Sport understands talks have taken place with Leipzig.

The latest Arsenal transfer news as the club are working on a deal for the RB Leipzig striker, but they could face a delay due to the transfer window.