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The two strikers Arsenal are now set to target as Ollie Watkins alternatives

Giuseppe Labellarte

Thu 30 January 2025 15:15, UK Updated Thu 30 January 2025 16:04, UK

Arsenal are trying to get the signing of a new striker across the line in the last few days of the January transfer window.

The Gunners haven’t had any luck on that front so far, though they signalled their intent with a bold £60million bid for Ollie Watkins.

Arsenal’s bid for Watkins was rejected by Aston Villa, who were furious with the Gunners for making their move just before their Champions League meeting with Celtic.

Now, Arsenal are have reportedly cooled their interest in Watkins and turned their attentions to two alternatives including a “spectacular” £55million player.

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Arsenal turn attentions to Benjamin Sesko and Dusan Vlahovic after failed Ollie Watkins approach

Arsenal have quickly pivoted away from Watkins and are now going to push for either Benjamin Sesko or Dusan Vlahovic, according to .

Mikel Arteta’s main priority has always been Sesko and RB Leipzig’s Champions League elimination could facilitate his exit, added the report.

Meanwhile, Vlahovic has lost his place to Randal Kolo Muani, and it’s said that, even before the PSG man was signed, Juventus were open to offloading Vlahovic.

What Sesko and Vlahovic could bring to Arsenal

Sesko is in great form this season, with 14 goals and three assists from all appearances for Leipzig, including four in the Champions League.

His overall tally for the club reads 79 appearances, 29 goals and five assists, and he also has 16 goals from 39 Slovenia caps.

In terms of player comparisons, Sesko has been likened to Erling Haaland.

Sesko, a player said to have an eye for the ‘spectacular’, has been on Arsenal’s radar for over a year now and is said to have a £55million price tag.

Meanwhile, Vlahovic has 12 goals and two assists from 27 Juve outings this term, including four in the Champions League.

His overall Juve tally reads 128 appearances, 53 goals and 11 assists, and he also has 13 goals in 32 Serbia appearances.

Vlahovic has been compared to Haaland, Jamie Vardy and Patrik Schick.

Arsenal reportedly held talks with Juventus about Vlahovic – who is said to have a £66million price tag – earlier this month.