Jurgen Klopp could stop Arsenal signing Benjamin Sesko with the Red Bull chief to play a key role in the RB Leipzig striker's future. The 57-year-old enjoyed a successful nine-year spell in charge of Liverpool and now works as Red Bull ’s global head of soccer.

Arsenal have been warned that RB Leipzig have no plans to sell Benjamin Sesko before the January transfer window slams shut. Sesko is a long-term target of Arsenal, who are in the market for a forward this month after injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus.

Our opinion on the latest Arsenal news and transfer gossip as Mikel Arteta hopes to bolster his squad before the January window slams shut

Benjamin Sesko has emerged as a top target for Arsenal, with Gunners' chiefs having sanctioned a big-money move for the RB Leipzig star in this month's transfer window

Benjamin Sesko was in action for RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Wednesday night, with the Gunners-linked striker opening the scoring against Sporting.

The Slovenia international has been linked with several top clubs after impressing for RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga

Arsenal are desperate to strengthen their squad in the January transfer window and Mikel Arteta is hopeful they can land top target Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig

Benjamin Sesko scored yet again for RB Leipzig on Wednesday night as the German side beat Sporting CP 2-1 in the Champions League. It was the 21-year-old's 14th goal in 26 games this season with the forward making no mistake from close range after good work by David Raum down the left.

Mikel Arteta has set his sights on RB Leipzig's Slovenian star Benjamin Sesko this window after the Gunners opted not to sign him over the summer

Arsenal are hoping to sign an attacker within the next two weeks as Mikel Arteta hopes to address issues in front of goal as the club continues to chase Liverpool in the Premier League. Recent reports have placed RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko on the list of potential moves the Spaniard could make.