Arsenal are hopeful of signing a brand new striker earlier than the shut of the summer time switch window.
The Gunners have to this point made two everlasting signings — defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna and former loanee David Raya from Brentford. Final season’s runners-up’s focus is now on bringing in a brand new quantity 9.
Though Kai Havertz had a wonderful marketing campaign — scoring 13 Premier League objectives from 30 begins — the German’s skill to guide his facet’s line stays a significant speaking level. Gabriel Jesus is extra naturally suited to an outright striker’s position however the Brazilian has been hampered by accidents since his transfer from Manchester Metropolis two years in the past.
Arsenal switch information: Gunners plotting late Victor Osimhen transfer
Consequently, seeking to beef up his attacking choices, Mikel Arteta, in response to Soccer Insider, is contemplating pursuing a transfer for Napoli’s Victor Osimhen.
The Italian’s reluctance to promote their star man for lower than they deem him price has been confirmed by Paris Saint-Germain’s failed proposal. The Ligue 1 giants agreed private phrases with Osimhen however have to this point did not persuade Napoli to offer the inexperienced mild, and that has now opened the door for different golf equipment.
Similar to Paris Saint-Germain and London rivals Chelsea, Arsenal have had a long-standing curiosity within the Nigerian. Nonetheless, the Gunners, regardless of already promoting Emile Smith Rowe to Fulham, should proceed to dump earlier than they’ll recruit, and in response to Calciomercato, Napoli worth Osimhen, who scored 17 objectives and registered 4 assists in 32 video games final season, at a whopping £85 million (€100 million).
Academy striker Eddie Nketiah, who, after failing to cement his place within the first-team, is one other participant made obtainable and stays strongly linked with a transfer to Marseille, however regardless of outgoings, a deal for Napoli’s quantity 9 stays one of many hardest to finish.
Sporting Lisbon’s Victor Gyokeres is one other striker excessive on Arteta’s shortlist and is seen as a barely extra lifelike goal because of his decrease asking worth.
Arsenal proceed their pre-season and are getting ready play Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday 7 August earlier than internet hosting Lyon within the Emirates Cup closing on Saturday 11 August. The Gunners’ 2024-25 Premier League marketing campaign will begin at dwelling in opposition to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday 17 August.
