Arsenal have been linked with a Serie A striker forward of the summer time switch window, as Mikel Arteta goals to bolster his Premier League title-challenging squad.
The Gunners loved a formidable season however fell simply in need of Manchester Metropolis, and with the switch window quick approaching, the Gunners will hope to herald reinforcements to problem as soon as extra.
What’s the newest on Rasmus Hojlund to Arsenal?
As reported by 90min final week, Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund has attracted curiosity from Arsenal forward of the window.
In response to the report, the Gunners have ‘touched base’ with each the ahead’s brokers and membership together with fellow Premier League representatives Manchester United.
90min perceive that the reported price from Atalanta for the teenager is within the area of €65m (£55m).
What may Rasmus Hojlund provide Arsenal?
Lauded by expertise scout Jacek Kulig as being an “absolute monster”, the 20-year-old has endured a formidable first season in Serie A, after signing from Sturm Graz final summer time.
As per Sofascore, the teenager has scored 9 targets and assisted two within the Italian top-tier this marketing campaign, making him one to observe this summer time with a bunch of golf equipment within the expertise.
Arsenal haven’t struggled for targets as such this season, nevertheless, there’s all the time room for enchancment, as highlighted again in December when Gabriel Jesus was compelled to bear knee surgical procedure leaving the Gunners with only one ahead in Eddie Nketiah.
Such shortages within the strike division will not be anticipated subsequent season, with Folarin Balogun as a consequence of return from his mortgage spell at Reims, nevertheless, there’s some doubt whether or not the 21-year-old will likely be with the squad subsequent season.
As reported by Soccer Insider, Balogun is in opposition to returning to north London until a beginning spot is assured, an enormous ask however an affordable one for a participant who has discovered the web 21 occasions in Ligue 1 this time period.
If the teenager is to depart on this foundation, Arteta could not want to fret ought to he seize the signature of Hojlund.
Hailed as being “scary fast” by journalist Sacha Pisani, the younger ahead may fill the boots that Balogun could go away with out requiring any consideration for what may have been for the Ligue 1 ace.
Likened to one another based mostly on statistics over the previous yr, the 2 younger forwards are virtually equivalent when it comes to their averages per 90.
The Danish striker averages 0.44 targets, in addition to receiving 11 progressive passes and making 6.53 touches within the attacking penalty space per 90, as per FBref, displaying the hazard he possesses within the field and his need to be on the ball within the remaining third.
Comparable numbers are recorded by the Reims loanee, who averages 0.45 targets, making 5.94 touches within the attacking penalty space and receiving a median of 8.49 progressive passes per 90, as per FBref.
If the rumours surrounding Balogun’s future are true, Arsenal could not have to look additional than Hojlund ought to they want to add one other striker to their weaponry.
With competitors for locations important in selling a better stage of efficiency, it’s integral that Arteta recruits this summer time to get the perfect out of his aspect subsequent time period to compete on the high as soon as extra.
