Arsenal 'in contact' over plan B striker transfer as Mikel Arteta makes title admission

Arsenal are said to be ‘in contact’ with Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres, but he is not their main target. According to Football Transfers, the Gunners are already working on plans to sign a new striker during the January transfer window.

It’s claimed Benjamin Sesko is the main option, and that’s despite the fact he will not be an easy target having signed a new contract with RB Leipzig last summer. Aware of that, Arsenal are said to be in contact with Gyokeres’ camp in case they pivot to sign the Sporting frontman.

Arteta on title bid

Arteta admits Arsenal still have a long way to go in the title race despite that statement win over Palace. Asked if this season is the Gunners’ best chance to win the title, he said: “At the moment, we are not there yet, and they have a few games in hand.

“It’s so difficult for any team to win it in any competition so anything can happen. We want to put our noses right in there and compete the way we are competing every single game, let’s see what happens. We’re not even halfway!”