Arsenal's alternatives to Benjamin Sesko include a long-term Chelsea target and a striker who previously turned them down.

Victor Osimhen and Dusan Vlahovic are on Arsenal's radar following the club's failed attempt to sign Benjamin Sesko, talkSPORT understands.

Mikel Arteta has wanted to add a number 9 this summer to offer competition to Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus at the top.

RB Leipzig star Sesko was believed to be the club's top target, but that has not been the case. rejected interest from England to remain in Germany for at least one more season.

The 21-year-old, who will face England at Euro 2024 when he leads the Slovenia line, he will soon sign new terms at the Red Bull Arena.

Your decision will be seen Arsenal divert their attention elsewhere as they attempt to bring in a 20-goal striker, something that has not been achieved by a centre-forward at the Emirates since Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during the 2019/20 campaign.

talkSPORT chief football correspondent Alex Crook has revealed Arsenal's preferred alternatives for Sesko, which includes the Napoli marksman. Osimhen and the Juventus star Vlahovicwho previously rejected the Gunners.

Speaking on talkSPORT, he said: “It is being reported in Germany, and we understand that this is the case, he (Sesko) will sign a new contract, probably with a release clause.

“I think next year this time we will talk about Sesko again, but it is a hard blow for Arsenal because they need that number 9.

“Today they mentioned names to me in terms of alternatives, like Victor Osimhen, but he has a huge termination clause (£112 million).

“And Vlahovic too, but they obviously flirted with him before, and he didn't really give them the time of day, so I can't really understand that.”

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Nigerian international Osimhen is considered one of the deadliest strikers in world football, having scored 76 goals during his four years in Italy.

His 26 goals in Serie A in the 2022/23 season led Napoli to their first Scudetto title since 1990.

Chelsea are known to be long-time admirers of the 25-year-old, who has made no secret of his desire to play in the Premier League one day.

Meanwhile, Vlahovic, who will also play against the Three Lions in the European Championship as one of Serbia's main men, is no stranger to Arsenal.

The 24-year-old was heavily linked with a move to north London during the 2022 winter transfer window, having dazzled for Fiorentina.

But instead he decided connect with the old ladywhere he has scored 41 goals in 101 games, including the winning goal in the 2024 Coppa Italia final against Atalanta.

Vlahovic admitted a move to Arsenal never crossed his mindand it remains to be seen if Arteta decides to rekindle his interest.

Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee also emerged as a potential option for Arsenal, with the 23-year-old finding the back of the net 12 times last season.

Although it seems unlikely that Arsenal will convert their interest into a formal offer as AC Milan look to secure his services.

And the Sporting Lisbon goal machine Viktor Gyokeres He remains on Arteta's shortlist having scored 43 goals in his first season in Portugal.