Arsenal have now made contact over the signing of a “composed” striker who’s scored 20 league targets already this season, based on a report.
Gunners looking for a striker
Mikel Arteta opted to danger ready till the tip of the season earlier than bringing in a brand new striker reasonably than making a transfer within the January switch window, which may nicely show to be the improper determination, with Kai Havertz being dominated out for the remainder of the marketing campaign.
With Gabriel Jesus additionally sidelined, Leandro Trossard was given the nod to spearhead the Gunners’ assault in Saturday’s 2-0 victory at Leicester Metropolis, and the Belgian assisted Mikel Merino’s second purpose from out vast, but it surely stays to be seen whether or not the shortage of an out-and-out striker might be a difficulty towards stronger opposition.
No matter how Trossard performs, it appears doubtless that the Gunners will herald a brand new striker this summer season, having recognized a lot of targets, together with RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko and Atalanta’s Mateo Retegui.
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The Spaniard has refused to rule out signing an emergency centre-forward.
There has now been a new replace on Arsenal’s pursuit of Retegui, with CaughtOffside reporting that the Gunners have already made contact with Atalanta to debate a possible deal.
The north Londoners are stated to be exhibiting a powerful curiosity within the striker, however there could also be competitors for his signature this summer season, with the likes of Manchester United, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain additionally .
Amid widespread curiosity within the ahead, Atalanta are set to demand a payment of €60m (£50m), which might be comparatively inexpensive for a high Premier League membership, and certain value a lot lower than Alexander Isak or Sesko.
Arteta has a lot of high strikers on his shortlist, with the likes of Viktor Gyokeres and Victor Osimhen additionally stated to be of curiosity.
Retegui on fireplace within the Serie A
With 20 league targets to his title already this season, the Italy worldwide is by far and away the highest scorer in Serie A, and he’s averaging a purpose each 69 minutes, whereas he has additionally bagged three assists.
Over the previous yr, the 25-year-old ranks within the ninety fifth percentile when in comparison with his positional friends for targets per 90, having averaged 0.72, considerably outperforming his xG of 0.46.
Freiburg winger Vincenzo Grifo was filled with reward for his compatriot after developing towards him again in 2023, saying: “Mateo Retegui is a really calm and composed man.
“He was very concentrated and he deserved to attain immediately as nicely, having performed rather well.”
The Atalanta star has actually kicked on since then, having now confirmed himself in a significant European league, so it’s thrilling information that Arsenal have made contact to debate a deal.
An asking worth of £50m could be very cheap for a participant of Retegui’s high quality, though the widespread curiosity in his signature means his worth may rise earlier than the summer season, notably if he continues his prolific type in entrance of purpose.
