Arsenal are desperate to strengthen their squad in the January transfer window and Mikel Arteta is hopeful they can land top target Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig

Arsenal are hoping to sign an attacker within the next two weeks as Mikel Arteta hopes to address issues in front of goal as the club continues to chase Liverpool in the Premier League. Recent reports have placed RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko on the list of potential moves the Spaniard could make.

Arsenal legend Nigel Winterburn has emplored Mikel Arteta to sign a new striker before the January transfer window closes. Injuries to Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka have further reduced the Gunners’ attacking options and a lack of firepower is undermining the north London club’s title aspirations.

Arsenal are desperate to sign a striker but they face fierce competition for two of their top transfer targets as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his side

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Mikel Arteta has made 31 signings since taking charge at Arsenal back in December 2019 – but who has been the best and worst of those purchases? Arteta has transformed Arsenal from mid-table lightweights into Premier League contenders but there has been a mixed bag with regard to his signings.

Mikel Arteta has provided an update on Arsenal’s fitness concerns, revealing that two players have returned to contention for selection. The Arsenal manager has faced persistent injury issues within his squad this season,