Mikel Arteta says Arsenal's attacking unit “needs help” following injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus. So could Benjamin Sesko be the striker Arsenal make their move for?
The Gunners' options have been in focus all season, despite Arteta's side posting a club record for the most goals in the Premier League last term.
With Saka and Jesus out, Kai Havertz's return inconsistent and Arsenal's gap to league leaders Liverpool stretched to six points and a game in hand for Arne Slott's side, that control increased in January.
Arteta said Arsenal have identified potential targets, with RB Leipzig striker Seska and Wolves striker Matheus Cunha two names linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium.
Sesko, 21, has eight goals in 17 Bundesliga appearances this term, after scoring 14 last season. A Slovenian is a wanted man.
But at the moment, a winter deal that would bring him to north London looks extremely unlikely.
Leipzig wants to keep Sesko. This was said by the general manager of the club, Marcel Schafer Sky Germany: “There is definitely no contact with any other club or any talks regarding Benjamin Seska. We are very happy to have Benji in our team. He is one of the best attacking talents in Europe and is in great form at the moment. He will continue to carry RB Leipzig jersey.”
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With Arsenal reportedly interested in the Slovenian, take a look at RB Leipzig's Benjamin Cesko's goals in the Bundesliga this season.
There is currently no push from Šeško's side to make this move happen this winter.
However, could he be the one Arsenal turned to in the summer?
Cesko's contract, which he signed last summer, does not contain a release clause – but there is an agreement between Leipzig and the player.
Sesko would be allowed to leave if a suitable offer is on the table.
That exact amount is not clear. And that could change depending on how well he plays in the second half of the campaign.
However, it will be north of €65 million. It could be up to 80 million euros.
Can Arsenal force a deal with Seska before the deadline?
Of course, money talks and every player has his price.
But right now, the indications are that if Arsenal really want to sign Cesc this winter, they will have to put a huge amount of money on the table.
That would have to be an offer Leipzig simply cannot refuse.
The clock is ticking down to 11pm on Monday, February 3, the day of the deadline.