The £209,000-a-week star is in talks to join Arsenal as his club target Lukaku

Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku is eyeing a big club, with their star striker in talks to join Arsenal through his agent.

Edu and Arteta target Arsenal's new striker

After missing out on RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko this week, who penned a new and improved contract, it's back to the drawing board for Gunners sporting director Edu – as he looks to sign Mikel Arteta's new number nine.

Sesko had an offer to leave Leipzig from Arsenal, as well as Chelsea and Man United (Fabrizio Romano), but the Slovenian player chose to stay in Germany. His haul of 18 goals in all competitions last season, coupled with a £55million release clause in his previous contract, forced Arsenal to make a move for the 21-year-old – but they were rejected.

Other options have been suggested as the transfer window is now officially open for business. Arsenal could also be interested in Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee, with the Dutchman's deal containing a £34 million buyout clause.

Zirkzee helped Bologna qualify for the Champions League with his 11 goals in Serie A last season, but Arsenal face stiff competition from AC Milan, who are currently seeking a deal to sign the 23-year-old.

Arteta is looking for a young partner for Kai Havertz in a forward position, who can add that extra firepower, as Arsenal look to make it third time lucky and beat Man City in the Premier League title race.

A big-name striker who has been linked with a move to the Emirates, but on a low level, is Napoli star Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian, who signed a new £209,000-a-week contract last season, has also agreed to include a £113 million release clause in the deal.

“We still cannot exclude Arsenal from the race for Osimhen,” said reporter Ben Jacobs on GiveMeSport earlier this year.

“It is also true that PSG have Osimhen very, very high on the list of targets and they can leave the market because they will free up money due to the departure of Kylian Mbappe. I am still told by sources that Osimhen's priority is the Premier League, which encourages Chelsea and Arsenal. He will be looking at about -£250,000 a week, which Arsenal, Chelsea and PSG would all be happy to pay.

Napoli eyeing Lukaku as Osimhen holds Arsenal talks

Italian news outlet Il Roma shared an update on the 25-year-old this week, and it also concerns Arsenal. They say Osimhen has held talks to join Arsenal through his agent, while Napoli are fully preparing for the African's departure amid growing clamor for his services. He also has clients in Saudi Arabia, notably Al Hilal and Al Ahli, while Ligue 1 giants Paris-Saint Germain are “back”.

Napoli have earmarked Lukaku as a target to replace Osimhen, so it will be interesting to see if the Belgian's departure from Chelsea can help further strengthen Arsenal up front.