Arsenal have been encouraged in their long-term pursuit for one of Mikel Arteta’s top transfer targets whom he failed to sign last summer.

Mikel Arteta will use every ounce of his tactical acumen to help Arsenal win the Premier League this season - but his shortcomings in the transfer market look set to cost the Gunners dearly

Arsenal are the firm favourites to sign Benjamin Sesko in the summer and they seem all but guaranteed to land the Slovenian if they decide to turn their interest into a formal offer. The RB Leipzig striker was already the Gunners' top target last summer but ultimately decided that another season in Germany would be better for his development.

Newcastle have named the starting point for transfer negotiations over attacker Alexander Isak, who has attracted interest from Arsenal and Liverpool in recent months.

Mikel Arteta Hints at Free Agent Striker Amid Arsenal Injury WoesArsenal boss Mikel Arteta has suggested the club could look to the free-agent market to address their growing injury crisis in attack.

Mikel Arteta has overseen a stunning transformation at Arsenal since his arrival, but the Spaniard has also made several transfer decisions that are now haunting him

Arsenal are reportedly eager to sign four new players this summer, with Mikel Arteta set to spend in excess of €200 million.

Mikel Arteta faces a big decision over three players who will be out of contract at Arsenal in less than 18 months.