‘I've been told’: Arsenal could sign £40m striker this summer as well as Benjamin Sesko

Indeed, Arsenal have had to use Mikel Merino up front as of late, and while Merino earned praise for his performance against Leicester City, he wasn’t close to being as effective against West Ham at the weekend.

Arsenal have been looking for a new striker for a long time.

Speaking on KS1 TV, Steve Kay has been discussing Arsenal’s search for a new striker, and he says that the Gunners are still keen on Ollie Watkins due to Gabriel Jesus’ injury and they may sign him as well as Benjamin Sesko.

Arsenal may sign Ollie Watkins alongside Benjamin Sesko

Kay shared what he’s heard about Watkins and Arsenal.

According to the journalist, Gabriel Jesus could actually be out of action until 2026, and that means Arsenal are still keen on Watkins.

Arsenal’s interest in Watkins apparently won’t affect Arsenal’s plans with Sesko, and both players could end up being signed.

“Yeah, with Ollie Watkins. I had a conversation today with the main man, and Arsenal aren’t going away from Ollie Watkins.

“Because of the injury to Gabriel Jesus, he may not be expected back until possibly into 2026, maybe November, late, late. I’ve been told that Ollie Watkins is still on the agenda because they need two strikers.

“That £40m will stay on the table and if Watkins is happy to come, he will come. I’ve also been told this will not affect going in for a main striker like a Sesko. It won’t be any more than £40m. £40m is the only number I know of, it may be a bit lower than that because it’s another year.”

Ollie Watkins compared to Benjamin Sesko and Kai Havertz

Arsenal could end up signing both Watkins and Sesko in the summer transfer window, and if both players come in, Mikel Arteta will have a big decision to make.

Indeed, if Watkins and Sesko both end up at Arsenal, all of a sudden, the Gunners will have an abundance of solid attacking options.

Watkins and Sesko are both top strikers, while Kai Havertz has received praise this season too.

Comparing the three players’ stats certainly makes for interesting reading.

League stats this season

Watkins is scoring more goals than his peers, but he is the oldest of the three players, so Mikel Arteta may want to invest more time in the long-term, younger options.

Meanwhile, Havertz already knows Arsenal’s system like the back of his hand, so the German remains the least risky option of the trio too.

Arsenal could well end up with three fantastic striker options next summer, and picking between the trio won’t be an easy task.