David Ornstein says Arsenal have decided on 'top target' amid striker priority claim

Arsenal are now back in action until next weekend due to being out of the FA Cup already, and Mikel Arteta has taken his men away for a warm-weather camp. The Gunners can now concentrate on the Premier League and the Champions League after crashing out of the Carabao Cup during the week.

The transfer window is also over and done with, so there are no more distractions for Arteta and his men to worry about from here on out. Here we round up all the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding the Emirates Stadium.

Isak hopes

Arsenal remain interested in a deal for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak despite not being able to get near him during the last window. David Ornstein has told GiveMeSport: “There's no doubt that he [Isak] is the player that Mikel Arteta has at the top of his list, if he was to sign a striker.

“He's seen as perfect for Arsenal’s system and everything he offers, but Newcastle fans will hate hearing that, because they've got him under contract for a few years. Isak is the best striker in world football right now, it would seem. That's why Mikel Arteta has him as his top target. Whether he'll be able to get him, I've got no idea. And Newcastle certainly don't want to see him go. They want to see him sign a new contract.”

Sesko interest

A report elsewhere claims RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko remains Arsenal’s priority target for the summer, with Arteta clearly a big admirer of the forward. The Gunners were linked with a move for Sesko in January, but he decided to stay until the summer.

The Mirror now say Sesko will be Arsenal’s main target this summer, with the Gunners certain to land a new attacker ahead of next season, especially having missed out on one in the winter.

Havertz criticised

Arsenal frontman Kai Havertz has come in for plenty of flack this season due to not being a natural goalscorer. Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler has now joined in with the criticism.

He said on The LineUp: “If I’m being honest, he’s not my cup of tea. I think he’s OK but, if you’re a team that’s got real aspirations of winning Premier Leagues and Champions Leagues, then I think you need someone better than Kai Havertz playing in that focal striker role. He’ll do a job but I don’t think he’s been as consistent as he would have liked. I just think there are better players out there.”

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