The overall consensus on the finish of final season surrounding Arsenal’s summer season switch priorities was {that a} ahead was on the prime of their purchasing listing.
As a substitute, Arsenal’s two signings to date have come on the again, with the membership signing goalkeeper David Raya on a everlasting deal following his season-long mortgage transfer from Brentford final season, plus Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori.
With greater than three weeks left to go within the switch window, there’s loads of time so as to add a brand new face up entrance, however how would Arsenal’s assault look if they’re able to take pleasure in an ideal finish to the switch window? FourFourTwo breaks it down place by place…
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Arsenal’s dream frontline: 1. Proper wing
This one’s the simplest task of the lot, as Bukayo Saka is, and can stay, this workforce’s key man on the correct. Nonetheless solely 22 and persevering with to enhance, you do not want us to let you know how vital he’s to this Arsenal facet.
2. Proper wing backup
Our first new face, as Saka will get some competitors/backup within the form of Wolves winger Pedro Neto. The 24-year-old has proven he can do it within the Premier League and he appears to be like to be a superb match for Arsenal’s fashion.
Capable of present targets and assists, Neto would take among the load off Saka because the Gunners look to compete on a number of fronts this season. It is a transfer that should be facilitated by a sale, nonetheless: Reiss Nelson is linked with an exit and sadly, not on the desired degree.
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3. Striker
That is the place we take a swing and set up Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen because the Gunners’ most important man up entrance. The Napoli star has a reported launch clause of round £110million, so Arsenal might look to promote Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah to claw again some funds so as to land the 25-year-old who has been one in all Serie A’s most threatening strikers lately and needs to be heading into his prime years.
Osimhen’s weapons – tempo, aerial capability and medical eye for objective – imply he needs to be completely suited to the Premier League and if Arsenal’s entrance line is clicking, it means he ought to get loads of alternatives to attain the targets that the Gunners might want to clock up so as to dethrone Manchester Metropolis.
He could also be dearer than different strikers linked, akin to Ivan Toney or Viktor Gyokeres, however has the next ceiling and is value pushing the boat out for.
5. Striker backup
Backing up Osimhen will probably be Kai Havertz, who’s a really helpful participant to have within the squad. As acknowledged above, Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah may have been sacrificed on this state of affairs so as to convey within the new No.9, however the German has grown in confidence as a central striker in current months, dwelling within the place throughout Arsenal’s run-in final season and at Euro 2024 this summer season. His versatility of enjoying behind a striker implies that he will not should accept the bench on a regular basis, both.
5. Left wing
Whereas Gabriel Martinelli’s 2023/24 marketing campaign did not see him kick on once more as he did within the earlier season, he nonetheless stays a potent pressure on the left wing on his day and at 23 years outdated, remains to be to hit his prime. An elevated competitors for locations on the flanks from Neto’s arrival might be good for him.
6. Left wing again up
Leandro Trossard completes our rotation of wingers. The Belgium worldwide stays a key a part of the attacking puzzle in north London, in a position to fill in throughout the frontline.
At 29 years outdated, Trossard brings expertise to the frontline, whereas the likes of Fabio Vieria can add additional depth when wanted. In our hypothetical scenario, that is doubtless his last season with fewer appearances to point out for it, earlier than heading out the door subsequent summer season, two and a half years after signing for £21m. Job finished, it is truthful to say.
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