Arsenal may switch their focus to the signing of a wide forward instead of a striker after Benjamin Sesko’s transfer decision, according to a report.

On Tuesday morning, it was widely reported that Benjamin Sesko is set to stay with RB Leipzig this summer, despite interest from Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United.

Sesko had seemingly been one of Arsenal’s priority centre-forward targets, so the decision left many wondering which alternative striker the club would pursue.

On that front, there have been links to Joshua Zirkzee, but new reports suggest the Gunners may look to pivot to a new position instead.

Simon Collings reports for The Standard that Arsenal are indeed interested in Zirkzee, but they’re also looking at wide forwards, and may choose to sign a winger instead of a centre-forward.

Collings reports that Nico Williams of Athletic Club is among those Arsenal are eyeing up for a summer move.

Back in May, The Telegraph had reported that Arsenal might pivot to a winger instead of a striker, depending on which targets end up being available. It seems that’s now seriously on the cards.

David Ornstein confirmed in May that Williams was among the options Arsenal liked, adding that there were other teams in the race, and no guarantee Williams would leave his current club.

The winger has a €50m (£42.1m) release clause, though his wage demands have often been touted as substantial, so a deal wouldn’t be cheap.

Yet Williams’ current club do seem to be preparing for his sale, sealing a deal for Alvaro Djalo of Braga as an apparent replacement.