Mikel Arteta has revealed he is consulting with his Arsenal squad over new signings as he underlined the need to bring in a forward before the January transfer window shuts. Arsenal are in the market for attacking reinforcements after Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus both picked up injuries.

With Arsenal experiencing a serious crisis in the forward line, it would come as something of a surprise to witness the Gunners pursue yet another midfield signing.

According to GIVEMESPORT, the Gunners have made contact with Leipzig over a move for Sesko. A mid-season transfer is complicated, however, and the player’s agent Elvis Basanovic is adamant that a loan move is out of the question.

Mikel Arteta has said his Arsenal players "recognise" the need for a new signing this month and he is talking to his squad about possible targets.

Mikel Arteta reiterated Friday that Arsenal are actively looking to sign a striker, admitting they "lack options" as the clock ticks down towards the end of the January transfer window.The transfer window shuts at 23:00 GMT on February 3.

Less than ten days are left in the January transfer window to shut down and Arsenal are still looking for a new striker in the market. The Gunners want to sign a new attacker to lead their attack, someone who is more prolific than their current options at the club.

Arsenal are working hard to sign a marquee forward before January deadline day, with the Gunners prepared to make a significant push imminently.