As a substitute, Arsenal’s two signings up to now 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
Bukayo Saka celebrates a aim (Picture credit score: Getty Photographs)
This one’s the simplest project of the lot, as Bukayo Saka is, and can stay, this crew’s key man on the precise. Nonetheless solely 22 and persevering with to enhance, you do not want us to inform you how necessary he’s to this Arsenal aspect.
2. Proper wing backup
Wolves winger Pedro Neto (Picture credit score: Getty Photographs)
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 match for Arsenal’s fashion.
In a position to present targets and assists, Neto would take a number of 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, nevertheless: Reiss Nelson is linked with an exit and sadly, not on the desired degree.
3. Striker
Victor Osimhen celebrates a Napoli aim (Picture credit score: Getty Photographs)
That is the place we take a swing and set up Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen because the Gunners’ major man up entrance. The Napoli star has a reported launch clause of round £110million, so Arsenal may look to promote Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah to claw again some funds with the intention to land the 25-year-old who has been one among 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 aim – 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 with the intention to dethrone Manchester Metropolis.
He could also be costlier than different strikers linked, resembling Ivan Toney or Viktor Gyokeres, however has a better ceiling and is value pushing the boat out for.
5. Striker backup
Arsenal’s Kai Havertz (Picture credit score: Getty Photographs)
Backing up Osimhen will likely be Kai Havertz , who’s a really helpful participant to have within the squad. As acknowledged above, Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah could have been sacrificed on this state of affairs with the intention to carry within the new No.9, however the German has grown in confidence as a central striker in current months, taking a look at residence within the place throughout Arsenal’s run-in final season and at Euro 2024 this summer time. His versatility of taking part in behind a striker signifies that he will not need to accept the bench on a regular basis, both.
5. Left wing
Gabriel Martinelli in motion for Arsenal
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 power 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 may very well be good for him.
6. Left wing again up
Arsenal star Leandro Trossard (Picture credit score: Harry Langer/DeFodi Photographs through Getty Photographs)
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 state of affairs, that is possible his remaining season with fewer appearances to indicate for it, earlier than heading out the door subsequent summer time, two and a half years after signing for £21m. Job achieved, it is truthful to say.
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