Arsenal Gears Up for $51 Million Bid in Striker Search
Arsenal is swiftly moving to secure a $51 million player, targeted by Bayern Munich’s Vincent Kompany, as they aim to enhance their attacking prowess. Determined to outpace Bayern Munich, the Gunners are keen to finalize the deal promptly.
Arsenal’s Need for a Striker
Despite an impressive offensive display last season, Arsenal fell just short of the Premier League title, with Manchester City clinching their fourth consecutive crown. Arsenal’s attack, spearheaded by Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, and Kai Havertz, netted over 90 goals. However, the team lacked a true number nine, a gap the club’s sporting director, Edu, is eager to fill.
Arsenal’s Scoring Stats
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bukayo Saka | 20 |
| Leandro Trossard | 17 |
| Kai Havertz | 14 |
| Martin Odegaard | 11 |
| Gabriel Martinelli | 8 |
A reliable 25-plus-goals-per-season striker is seen as the missing piece for Arsenal. As the new season approaches, the club’s leadership is actively pursuing a top-tier forward to solidify their attack.
Transfer Plans for the Upcoming Season
According to journalist Miguel Delaney, Mikel Arteta is working on plans for the next season, aiming to add three first-team players while offloading three or four. Arsenal had previously considered a move for Ivan Toney, but Brentford’s $100 million price tag deterred them.
“Arteta wants to get all business done early, so the squad is immediately ready to work on a campaign where they are aiming to hit over 90 points,” Delaney reported. “The plans have already seen in the market as reminiscent of Liverpool around 2018.”
Target: Joshua Zirkzee
Arsenal has been consistently linked with Bologna’s Joshua Zirkzee, following his impressive Serie A performance. According to Tuttosport, as relayed by Spanish media, Arsenal is preparing an official bid for Zirkzee. However, Bayern Munich, led by new manager Vincent Kompany, also has the Dutch striker on their radar and holds a buy-back clause, giving them an edge in the negotiations.
Despite Bayern’s interest, Arsenal hopes to move quickly to secure Zirkzee, described by Stefano Pioli as a striker who “has everything.” Arsenal’s leadership is eager to end their search for a high-quality natural striker, aiming to finalize the transfer before the pre-season tour.
The upcoming season promises to be a pivotal one for Arsenal, as they seek to bolster their squad and make a strong push for the Premier League title.