Arsenal are able to rival Aston Villa boss Unai Emery for a £33 million striker who’s “within the mould” of Man City legend Sergio Aguero, as studies proceed to hyperlink Mikel Arteta with a brand new centre-forward.
Arsenal concentrating on Kai Havertz different with Gabriel Jesus off form
Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Monaco within the Champions League on Wednesday was much-needed for Arteta after their disappointing draw to Fulham final weekend, however it was one more night to overlook for striker Gabriel Jesus total.
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The Gunners are satisfied he might “elevate the staff’s degree”.
The previous Man Metropolis ahead did help Bukayo Saka with a flash ball throughout the field for Arsenal’s opening objective of the sport final night time, however Jesus additionally missed two gaping one-on-one alternatives within the first half, with Monaco keeper Radoslaw Majecki denying him on each events.
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Arsenal’s subsequent 5 Premier League video games |
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Everton (dwelling) |
December 14 |
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Crystal Palace (away) |
December 21 |
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Ipswich City (dwelling) |
December 27 |
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Brentford (away) |
January 1 |
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Brighton (away) |
January 4 |
The Brazilian’s poor type continues, and he’s nonetheless ready so as to add to his tally of only one objective in all competitions up to now this season, which means Arteta is kind of reliant on makeshift centre-forward Kai Havertz to ship on a consistent-enough foundation.
This has additionally led to fixed rumours that the membership’s interim sporting director Jason Ayto, working in tandem with managing director Richard Garlick, might have a look at new striker choices as early because the January switch window.
There are recommendations that Arsenal are targeting Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic as one of many few choices on their shortlist, with the Serbian having fun with an distinctive marketing campaign in Turin and attracting curiosity as his contract is about to run out in 2026.
In addition to Vlahovic, Arsenal continue to monitor Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig after failing with a suggestion to convey him to north London in the summertime window.
Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres is on Arsenal’s radar as properly, following one other sensational few months within the Primeira Liga for Coventry Metropolis’s ex-star striker, however it seems in addition they have a reasonably new, extra astute choice financially to contemplate – within the type of Bologna’s Santiago Castro.
Arsenal “able to rival” Aston Villa for Santiago Castro
In accordance with CaughtOffside, the younger Argentine is attracting admiring glances from inside the Emirates Stadium, a lot in order that Arsenal are “ready to rival” Aston Villa for Castro subsequent yr.
The £33 million centre-forward can also be garnering curiosity from the likes of Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Everton, with Serie A champions Inter Milan and Juve additionally conserving tabs on Castro with a view to doubtlessly shifting for him.
The 20-year-old has scored 5 targets and offered six assists in all competitions this time period, with Castro’s most spectacular efficiency this time period coming within the Coppa Italia, the place his three assists and sole strike helped to knock Monza out with a dominant 4-0 win.
It’s price noting that some media retailers have referred to as Castro a striker “within the mould” of Aguero (Arsenal Insider), and if he is something like Metropolis’s all-time file goalscorer, the Argentine Below-23 worldwide might show a snip at £33m.
