A “sensational” striker is determined for his membership to let him be a part of Arsenal earlier than the 11pm switch deadline tonight, in accordance with a report.
Gunners pursuing a striker
The Gunners blitzed previous reigning Premier League champions Manchester Metropolis on Sunday afternoon, and Kai Havertz discovered himself on the scoresheet, however some extra attacking firepower could also be wanted if they will catch Liverpool.
That is the view of Thierry Henry, who informed Sky Sports activities after the sport: “We’d like a No.9. No one goes to be asking for a No.9 after you win 5-1. However we ought to be asking for one – the scenario continues to be the identical. We’ve been asking for a No.9 for 4 switch home windows.”
There have been quite a few high strikers linked with strikes to the Emirates Stadium, together with RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko following the Slovenian’s spectacular showings within the Bundesliga.
Ollie Watkins, who is valued at above £80m by Aston Villa, has additionally emerged as a significant goal over the previous few days, with Mikel Arteta‘s facet submitting a bid within the area of £45m, which was knocked again by the Villans.
With the switch deadline simply hours away, Arsenal are considering a last-gasp bid for Watkins, who’s determined to maneuver to north London, in accordance with a report from TEAMtalk.
The striker is alleged to be gutted that Villa have rebuffed the Gunners’ advances for him previously few days, provided that he grew up supporting the membership, along with his present employers unwilling to sanction his departure after already promoting Jhon Duran this month.
The 29-year-old has beforehand stated it could be a “dream” to play for the membership he supported rising up, and he nonetheless needs to hitch, however time is working out.
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Villa unlikely to let Watkins go away at this stage
Villa wrapped up a deal to sign Marcus Rashford on mortgage earlier at this time, with the Manchester United man being handed the quantity 9 shirt, but it surely nonetheless appears unlikely they’ll sanction Watkins’ departure at this stage of the switch window.
It is going to be very troublesome for Unai Emery to herald a alternative at this stage, and Arsenal might not be capable of fulfill the Villans’ calls for, contemplating they need over £80m, given the England worldwide’s high quality report in entrance of objective.
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Premier League appearances |
Objectives |
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2020-21 |
37 |
14 |
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2021-22 |
35 |
11 |
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2022-23 |
37 |
15 |
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2023-24 |
37 |
19 |
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2024-25 |
24 |
10 |
Premier League legend Alan Shearer has beforehand described the Villa star as “sensational”, and given that he’s so eager on the transfer after rising up as a fan, it might have been an ideal match.
Nevertheless, Arsenal could also be higher off ready till the top of the season earlier than making a transfer for a striker, and Sesko might be the preferable possibility, given that he’s simply 21-years-old, whereas Watkins is now 29.
