Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres and RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko have been placed at the top of Arsenal’s wishlist at centre-forward, while a host of high-profile names have been identified as potential replacements for Gabriel Martinelli on the left flank.

Arsenal have continued to monitor attacking options as they begin to confirm new signings in this transfer window. After a quiet start to the summer, the Gunners have now taken several steps to strengthen their squad ahead of the new campaign.