Arsenal identify Benjamin Sesko transfer alternative amid £60m offer and Victor Osimhen promise

Arsenal are coming under ever-increasing pressure from supporters to sign a forward in the final fortnight of the winter transfer window.

The Gunners have barely done any business this month, with two outgoings being their only moves. Josh Robinson joined Wigan Athletic permanently on New Year’s Day – but has yet to debut for the Latics – while Marquinhos has returned to Brazil on loan with Cruzeiro for the whole of this year after spending the previous 12 months at Fluminense.

Incomings do not appear imminent despite the club’s mounting injury issues in defence and forward areas over recent weeks and months.

Sesko alternative

The Gunners reportedly have Igor Jesus on their radar as they assess striker options this month.

Benjamin Sesko and Evan Ferguson as other centre-forwards of interest to Arsenal.

The journalist has previously suggested that Igor Jesus may move this winter. Brazilian outlet UOL has previously credited Everton, Nottingham Forest and Wolverhampton Wanderers with interest in the 23-year-old, but the outlet suggests they would have to pay Botafogo at least around £20million.

Osimhen promise

Victor Osimhen has reputedly made an explicit promise to potential suitors that he would be open to a club convincing him to leave Galatasaray this winter. Turkish journalist Kagan Dursun, via Haber Sari Kirmiz i, claims Manchester United have verbally offered Napoli around £60million, but could not convince the striker after coming to Istanbul despite an exit clause in his loan deal this month.

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