Arsenal considered four forward targets during the January transfer window, according to The Mail.
The Gunners made a late £40 million bid for Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins, which was swiftly rejected, while Red Bull Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko was also on their radar.
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Both clubs were unwilling to sell their key strikers mid-season, forcing Arsenal to explore other options.
AC Milan’s Alvaro Morata and Bayern Munich’s Mathys Tel were considered at first.
Arsenal were cautious about avoiding a repeat of signing an underperforming star, with Raheem Sterling’s struggles serving as a warning.
With Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus injured, the Gunners’ search for attacking reinforcements may resume in the summer.