What reliable journo just heard this morning about Arsenal & Benjamin Sesko

Benjamin Sesko appears set to remain in the Bundesliga after Arsenal pursued an alternative target.

The Premier League giants have reportedly opted to throw their hat into the ring for Manchester United-linked Viktor Gyokeres.

If reports coming out of Portugal are to be believed, the Gunners are closing in on a deal for the Sweden international. Record (via the Mirror) claim that only a nominal fee separates Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal from a deal with Sporting Lisbon for the high-scoring striker.