Arsenal hold a long-term interest in RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko and tried to sign him last summer. They failed with a bid for Watkins in January, while Sporting star Viktor Gyokeres is believed to be another option on Arsenal’s radar.

Arsenal have taken up the option to extend Albert Sambi Lokonga’s contract by a year. That should enable them to sell him this summer for a reasonable fee. Sevilla had an option to make last season’s loan permanent but have not taken it up. Lokonga’s preference would be to remain in Spain.

Arsenal will be hoping he can replicate his Atleti exploits in London as Arteta looks to finally live up to his potential and lead the club back to the Premier League pinnacle for