Arsenal and RB Leipzig have held talks over a deal for Benjamin Sesko, with the German club hoping to secure a fee in the region of £70million. The Gunners have made signing a new striker a priority this summer as they look to strengthen their squad.

A third source has added to growing concerns Arsenal will NOT complete a deal to sign Martin Zubimendi who could now join Real Madrid instead.

Arsenal have sanctioned the departure Marquinhos, who will join Brazilian side Cruzeiro, three years after his transfer was ridiculed by those back in South America

In a statement, Arsenal confirmed: "Marquinhos has moved to Brazilian Serie A side Cruzeiro in a permanent transfer." It added: "Everyone at Arsenal would like to thank Marquinhos for his contribution to the club and wish him all the best for the future.

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Premier League clubs are scrambling ahead of the first transfer deadline of the summer with Manchester United, Liverpool, Man City and Arsenal all hoping to conclude major deals

Viktor Gyokeres appears to have dropped a major transfer hint as Manchester United and Arsenal are left on red alert. The Sporting striker netted 54 goals in 52 matches across all competitions last season, with a move away from the Portuguese outfit having been touted.

The first of two summer transfer deadlines is approaching fast as clubs scramble to get their business done early. Arsenal are still hunting for a statement striker signing as talks continue with RB Leipzig over Benjamin Sesko,

Gyokeres is a wanted man, with Arsenal also interested in his signature and with Champions League football to offer, but United hope Amorim can persuade the Swede to move to Old Trafford. And they will be buoyed by signs that the 27-year-old wants to join.

This transfer window provides an opportunity to recruit talent not just for next season, but beyond. How do Arteta and Berta marry the two?

Al Hilal will turn to Arsenal target Benjamin Sesko if they officially ‘abandon their pursuit’ of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, according to reports. RB Leipzig forward Sesko is reportedly Mikel Arteta’s top striker target, with Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres also on the Gunners’ list of options for the summer transfer window.