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Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta is eyeing a brand new striker within the January switch window so as to add versatility to his squad.
Brentford’s Ivan Toney and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen are named as potential targets for Arsenal, with Osimhen being extremely praised.
Signing Osimhen could also be difficult attributable to intense competitors and a doubtlessly excessive switch price, however he might elevate Arsenal to the subsequent stage.
Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta is taking a look at signing a brand new striker within the January switch window, with a report revealing one of many primary targets he has in thoughts…
What is the newest Arsenal switch information?
The Gunners are already working the rule over potential targets forward of the January switch window, with it lately rising they’ve set their sights on Actual Sociedad’s Igor Zubimendi, who might be introduced in to refresh Arteta’s midfield choices.
Not solely is a brand new midfielder of curiosity to the north Londoners, however they might additionally take a look at signing a brand new winger, and Membership Brugge’s Antonio Nusa has now been named as a goal, with contact already being made by Arteta to debate a deal.
Nevertheless, a report from TEAMtalk has now revealed that Arsenal’s precedence within the January switch window might be signing a brand new striker, relying on how the season goes, with Arteta eager on including some extra versatile gamers to his squad.
The supervisor already has Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah at his disposal in assault, however they’re comparable gamers, and Charles Watts believes a extra bodily choice might be checked out in January or subsequent summer season.
Brentford’s Ivan Toney is called as a possible goal by Watts, who believes the Englishman might take the Gunners “to a different stage”, with the journalist additionally highlighting Victor Osimhen as an choice, as there was curiosity within the Napoli striker for a while.
Talks have beforehand been held over a deal for the Nigerian, whose agent has been over on the coaching floor, and Watts has revealed he’ll nonetheless be on Arsenal’s checklist of targets, merely due to how good he’s.
Nevertheless, there’s more likely to be fierce competitors for the ahead, as he’s going to be on the prime of just about each membership’s checklist, and he’ll command an enormous price, indicating {that a} deal could also be troublesome to orchestrate.
The 24-year-old is ready to place pen to paper on a brand new contract with Napoli, however Watts believes there shall be an settlement within the deal permitting him to go away if a sure price is met.
How good is Victor Osimhen?
The Lagos-born striker performed an important position in Napoli’s title-winning 2022-23 season, weighing in with 26 targets and 5 assists in 32 league video games, whereas he additionally showcased his skill within the Champions League, scoring 5 in six matches.
Hailed as “world class” by members of the media, the Napoli star has made the proper begin to the present marketing campaign, scoring three targets in as many video games, and he ranks within the 99th percentile for non-penalty targets per 90 previously 12 months, when in comparison with his positional friends.
It’s nonetheless very early days within the Premier League season, however Manchester Metropolis have made an ideal begin, successful their opening 4 video games to cement their place on the prime of the desk.
As such, Arsenal could also be in want of a signing to assist bridge the hole in January, and Osimhen is a top-level striker, who might take them to the subsequent stage.