Arsenal are not simply circling names; they are deep into discussions. According to John Cross of The Mirror, the club is weighing up two major options — Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting Lisbon and Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig — in what has been described as a kind of “beauty pageant”.

Arsenal have been heavily linked with a move for Viktor Gyokeres, but have reportedly put talks on hold despite the striker's desire to join.

Latest Arsenal transfer news with football.london taking a look at what would be a dream end to the window for the Gunners