Arsenal Have Compiled A List Of Ten Potential Strikers
Arsenal is reportedly evaluating the skills of ten different strikers as they prepare for the upcoming summer transfer window. Despite being the top scorers in the Premier League with 70 goals in 28 matches, their goals have been spread across the squad, with only Bukayo Saka reaching double figures with 13 goals. While players like Gabriel Jesus (4),
Kai Havertz (8), Eddie Nketiah (5), and Leandro Trossard (7) have all played in the striker role at times, they have not demonstrated the consistency needed for that position. Consequently, Mikel Arteta has suggested that the club is in the market for a new striker, regardless of their prospects in the Premier League title race.
As per football.london, Sporting Lisbon standout Viktor Gyokeres is among the top names on the shortlist. The former Coventry City player has already amassed 36 goals and 14 assists in 39 appearances this season, prompting expectations of numerous offers for Sporting in the summer.
While Brentford’s Ivan Toney remains under consideration, there’s speculation that he might command a higher price than Gyokeres. The same applies to Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, who is anticipated to leave Naples at the end of the season.
Another name on the radar is Feyenoord’s Santiago Gimenez, the Mexican international impressing with 21 goals in 25 Eredivisie starts this season. Brian Brobbey has caught attention with his performances for a struggling Ajax side, contributing 16 goals and seven assists in 25 outings. Additionally, Arsenal’s sporting director Edu is reportedly monitoring players in the Bundesliga.
Lois Openda has emerged as a standout performer for RB Leipzig, tallying 23 goals in both the Bundesliga and the Champions League. Victor Boniface has also made an impact with 10 goals and seven assists from just 16 appearances in domestic competitions in Germany.
Additionally, The Mirror suggests that Benjamin Sesko is under consideration. Although not a regular starter in his debut season with Leipzig, the Slovenia international has shown promise.
Porto’s Evanilson, who recently faced Arsenal in the Champions League last-16 fixtures, completes the list with 20 goals across all competitions.
Arsenal aims to balance any expenditure on their preferred target through player sales. It’s rumored that Eddie Nketiah could be offloaded, with three Premier League clubs reportedly monitoring the situation closely.
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