Al-Hilal have made an enquiry about RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko but were informed his preference is to join Arsenal.
Sesko has emerged as Arsenal's No 1 transfer target as Mikel Arteta looks to add more firepower to his attack.
But their chances of landing the 22-year-old appeared to have taken a hit after Al-Hilal made an approach for the Bundesliga star ahead of the Club World Cup.
However, Sesko intends to stay in Europe for now, and has his sights set on a switch to the Emirates instead.