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 trying to find a striker
Mikel Arteta opted to threat ready till the top of the season earlier than bringing in a brand new striker slightly than making a transfer within the January switch window, which might properly show to be the incorrect resolution, 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 aim from out broad, but it surely stays to be seen whether or not the dearth of an out-and-out striker shall be a difficulty towards stronger opposition.
No matter how Trossard performs, it appears doubtless that the Gunners will usher in 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 brand 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 displaying a robust 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 reasonably priced for a high Premier League membership, and certain price 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 identify already this season, the Italy worldwide is by far and away the highest scorer in Serie A, and he’s averaging a aim 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 stuffed with reward for his compatriot after arising towards him again in 2023, saying: “Mateo Retegui is a really calm and composed man.
“He was very concentrated and he deserved to attain as we speak as properly, having performed very well.”
The Atalanta star has actually kicked on since then, having now confirmed himself in a serious European league, so it’s thrilling information that Arsenal have made contact to debate a deal.
An asking worth of £50m could be very affordable for a participant of Retegui’s high quality, though the widespread curiosity in his signature means his worth might rise earlier than the summer season, significantly if he continues his prolific kind in entrance of aim.
