Arsenal chasing transfer for “the most effective CFs on the planet”

When Andrea Berta arrived at Arsenal in the direction of the start of 2025, the switch plan for the summer season was abundantly clear.

The very fact of the matter was that in his first window in cost, the squad wanted extra firepower and, mainly, a striker was a necessity.

Whereas there have been hyperlinks to the likes of Alexander Isak and Benjamin Sesko, each of whom acquired big-money strikes elsewhere within the Premier League, the Gunners concluded a deal for Viktor Gyokeres.

The Swede had solely spent two prolific seasons in Portugal with Sporting however he was already on the transfer and deservedly so.

But, whereas the centre ahead has carried out quite a bit to enhance the general assault, there’s a sense that they may do higher in future home windows.

Arsenal trying to signal new striker

Gyokeres might properly have signed however Arsenal nonetheless do require a bit bit extra in assault.

Gabriel Jesus is again in full coaching but it surely’s wild to anticipate him to be at a productive degree for an excellent few months but after recovering from an ACL harm. Even when he did recuperate, he’s been linked with the exit door as he approaches the ultimate 18 months of his deal on the Emirates Stadium.

Kai Havertz has additionally been a long-term absentee which has left Arsenal with just one match centre ahead for a lot of 2025/26 thus far.

So, whereas Arsenal’s choices in a number of areas now are deep, one other striker wouldn’t go amiss.

That’s the place Borussia Dortmund frontman Serhou Guirassy comes into the equation.

In line with experiences in Spain, it means that Arteta and Co are vying with the likes of PSG for the striker’s providers.

The report notes that Arsenal are ‘severely contemplating’ a transfer but it surely’s doubtless they’ll should pay round £44m with the intention to conclude a deal.

The Guinean has a launch clause in his contract of that quantity, that means that like Gyokeres, he wouldn’t price the earth to deliver to England.

It’s stated that Arsenal are considered keen to pay the required quantity to get him out of Germany.

How Guirassy compares to Viktor Gyokeres

When Gyokeres signed for Arsenal whereas the membership have been on their pre-season Asia tour, there was a lot fanfare.

Finally, Arteta had a correct goalscoring centre ahead so as to add to his ranks. Final time period, the previous Coventry Metropolis star scored 54 targets in 52 video games. It was a panoramic marketing campaign, one which noticed him take dwelling the Gerd Muller trophy for the perfect striker on the planet over the past Ballon d’Or gala.

But, in Arsenal colors, Gyokeres has not had all of it his personal means. He’s been wasteful in entrance of objective and went on a barren run of seven video games with out scoring at one stage.

That stated, he’s not been a whole flop. The Sweden worldwide nonetheless has six targets to point out for his efforts and has significantly happy Arteta with what he’s supplied to the crew.

Whereas he didn’t rating throughout Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Olympiacos within the Champions League, Arteta summed up why he’s been so delighted with what the centre ahead is providing. “I believe he did the remainder of the belongings you ask for from a striker. The best way he is linking along with his teammates, the way in which he is opening areas, the way in which he is threatening continually the again line.”

Nevertheless, whereas it does appear unlikely Arsenal will signal one other striker, Guirassy might be an improve on what they have already got.

Described as “the most effective centre-forwards on the planet” by one notable soccer analyst on X, the 29-year-old has been within the type of his life during the last yr. Crucially, he’s additionally demonstrated that type in a top-five European league, one thing Gyokeres had not carried out earlier than touching down in London.

In 2024/25, Guirassy discovered the online on 38 events in 50 video games, bagging a outstanding 13 targets in 14 Champions League matches. That included scoring 5 occasions throughout two outings with Barcelona.

However what separates him from Gyokeres? Properly, a scorer of seven targets this time period, the numbers showcase why.

Not solely has Guirassy scored extra targets per 90 minutes and supplied the next xG, however he excels in bringing others into the sport too.

In the course of the 2025/26 season thus far, the Dortmund sensation has accomplished extra correct passes and extra assists per 90. It is likely to be Gyokeres who has performed extra key passes however clearly it’s the previous who’s extra decisive along with his last actions proper now.

If that wasn’t sufficient, Guirassy is a greater and fewer chaotic service of the ball. Gyokeres resembles one thing of a raging bull when he’s gallivanting ahead however there’s extra of a smoothness to Arsenal’s newest switch goal. The very fact he averages extra progressive carries substantiates that time.

To spherical issues off, Guirassy can be way more prone to win his aerial duels, one thing that Arsenal have maybe missed since Havertz’s harm.

To place Guirassy’s numbers into additional context, he received extra aerial duels (3.77) per 90 than the German did (3.03) in 2024/25.

So, whereas the Dortmund striker might solely be one objective forward of Gyokeres this time period, he presents one thing of a hybrid scenario between Arteta’s two main marksman. That would properly supply the Spanish supervisor a wonderful steadiness as Arsenal seek out their first Premier League title in over 20 years.