The overall consensus on the finish of final season surrounding Arsenal’s summer time switch priorities was {that a} ahead was on the high of their buying listing.
As an alternative, 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 may be 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 get pleasure from 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
This one’s the best task of the lot, as Bukayo Saka is, and can stay, this group’s key man on the proper. Nonetheless solely 22 and persevering with to enhance, you do not want us to let you know how vital he’s to this Arsenal aspect.
2. Proper wing backup
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 like to be a superb match for Arsenal’s type.
In a position to present objectives 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. This can be a transfer that must be facilitated by a sale, nonetheless: Reiss Nelson is linked with an exit and sadly, not on the desired stage.
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3. Striker
That is the place we take a swing and set up Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen because the Gunners’ fundamental man up entrance. The Napoli star has a reported launch clause of round £110million, so Arsenal might 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 considered one of Serie A’s most dangerous strikers lately and must be heading into his prime years.
Osimhen’s weapons – tempo, aerial potential and scientific eye for aim – imply he must 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 objectives that the Gunners might want to clock up with the intention to dethrone Manchester Metropolis.
He could also be dearer than different strikers linked, resembling Ivan Toney or Viktor Gyokeres, however has the next ceiling and is value pushing the boat out for.
5. Striker backup
Backing up Osimhen can be Kai Havertz, who’s a really helpful participant to have within the squad. As acknowledged above, Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah may have been sacrificed on this state of affairs with the intention to convey within the new No.9, however the German has grown in confidence as a central striker in latest 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 enjoying behind a striker signifies that he will not need to accept the bench on a regular basis, both.
5. Left wing
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 previous, continues 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
Leandro Trossard completes our rotation of wingers. The Belgium worldwide stays a key a part of the attacking puzzle in north London, capable of fill in throughout the frontline.
At 29 years previous, 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 ultimate 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 carried out, it is honest to say.
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