Arsenal put on red alert as Bayern Munich threaten to derail ANOTHER transfer

Arsenal are yet to make any new signings so far this summer and two of manager Mikel Arteta's top targets are also of interest to Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich are reportedly considering a move for Arsenal target Benjamin Sesko, with the striker viewed as a potential successor to Harry Kane. Sesko has starred for RB Leipzig since joining the club from Red Bull Salzburg in 2023, netting 39 goals in 87 games across all competitions.

Arsenal have a longstanding interest in the 22-year-old, having attempted to sign him last summer before he agreed a new deal with Leipzig, and the Gunners have held initial talks over a move this summer.

However, Bayern could hijack the deal after Bild reported that the Bundesliga champions are also interested in Sesko. The report states that Bayern also tried sign Sesko last summer and a move is 'not completely off the table' this summer.

It is claimed that Bayern are huge fans of the striker and would play him up front ahead of Kane, who would drop back into the No.10 role. The report adds that Leipzig want more than €100million (£85m) for Sesko, but are 'willing to talk' for a figure of around €70m (£60m).

The news comes after it emerged that Bayern are also interested in another Arsenal target. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is a huge fan of Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams, but Sky Germany are reporting that the winger is open to joining Bayern.

Leroy Sane recently joined Galatasaray on a free transfer, with his Bayern contract expiring at the end of the summer, and it is claimed that Williams could replace him at the Allianz Arena.

The report adds that the deal is 'still at an early stage', with Williams having a release clause in his contract of around €60m (£51m). Bilbao president Jon Uriarte recently spoke out about the forward's future and suggested he could remain at the club.

"I believe we have a winning and interesting project for everyone, and Nico is part of that project, just like many other players," Uriarte told Spanish outlet El Correo. "The project becomes easier if we keep our players - and I believe Nico and the rest of the squad have a very exciting year ahead."

Williams, meanwhile, said last summer: "Many teams want you, I've had many offers to do things that another player would have done, but I'm happy here, Bilbao is my home. My heart is red and white.

"I had a talk with my parents and my brother, and we decided it was best to stay for another year." Barcelona, though, are also interested in Williams and reports from Spain claim that they have opened talks with the player's agent.