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Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta given 'go ahead' for Nico Williams and learns Sesko price

Arsenal are in the market for a new striker and while their immediate attention is on the Champions League - Arteta might cast one eye on the summer

[Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brentford at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 12, 2025.]

Mikel Arteta is set for a big summer(Image: AFP via Getty Images)

The Premier League season is into its final stages - and Arsenal's quest for a Premier League title has now turned into a fight for survival to hold onto second.

Newcastle and Nottingham Forest are within six points of the Gunners who are stumbling towards the domestic finish line. And it makes sense - Mikel Arteta and co might have eyes on Europe after their triumphant win over Real Madrid.

It's all attention on PSG, but Arteta might cast one eye towards the summer transfer window. The Gunners will be wanting to bolster their squad and launch another attempt for the Premier League title.

Arteta wants a striker - and he has been linked with several in recent months, none more so than Benjamin Sesko.

And Daily Star Sport has rounded up all the best transfer stories from the past 24 hours.

'New price' set on Benjamin Sesko

[Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig]

Benjamin Sesko is an Arsenal target(Image: Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

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Arsenal have been longterm admirers of Benjamin Sesko, but they might face competition from Manchester United and Chelsea as RB Leipzig have slapped a new price on the Slovenian.

Leipzig were said to have a gentlemans agreement with Sesko which says he can be sold this summer for around 60m, according to The Metro.

However, German outlet Bild say Leipzig now want 100m (86m) for Sesko - making him their their most expensive sale, breaking Josko Gvardiol's record.

Arsenal given 'go ahead' for Nico Williams

[Nico Williams]

Arsenal have a free run at Nico Williams(Image: Diego Souto/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta has been given the all clear for a move for Athletic Club's Nico Williams.

Arteta wants a No.9 and CaughtOffside claimed last month that he's ready to trigger Williams' 58m (49) release clause. And Mundo Deportivo are now reporting Barcelona have pulled out of the race for the forward, leaving Arsenal at the front of the queue.

The Gunners now have a free run at Williams - who they will be hoping is the answer to their striking problems.

Raheem Sterling's future

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Raheem Sterling's future has not been decided(Image: AP)

Raheem Sterling has not been told whether Arsenal are going to sign him permanently or not this summer, according to the Daily Mail.

Sterling joined the Gunners on loan from Chelsea last August - but his move hasn't been the most successful and he has started just four Premier League matches this season.

The Mail report that that no talks have taken place regarding Sterling's future and the focus right now is on the respective run-ins for both Arsenal and Chelsea.

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