According to reports, Arsenal is planning to strengthen their forward line in the upcoming summer transfer window as concerns over Gabriel Jesus’ injury record continue to rise. The Gunners have been in impressive form recently, scoring 25 goals in their last six Premier League matches and closing in on the league leaders, Liverpool.
Earlier in the season, there were concerns about Arsenal’s goalscoring options, with Jesus and Eddie Nketiah being the only two strikers available. However, the team has managed to share the goals amongst the squad, and their performances have improved significantly.
Despite their recent success, Arsenal is still looking to bolster their attacking options. The Daily Mail suggests that the club has identified four potential striker targets for the summer transfer window. Ivan Toney, Victor Osimhen, Joshua Zirkzee, and Viktor Gyokeres are among the players that Arsenal has reportedly looked at.
Gabriel Jesus has struggled with injuries this season, starting only 13 Premier League matches and not playing since January 30. Arsenal’s medical team is taking a cautious approach to manage his workload and prevent any further worsening of his knee complaint.
These injury concerns are believed to be one of the reasons behind Arsenal’s pursuit of a new central striker. Ivan Toney, who has been linked with Arsenal for some time, has received praise from former Liverpool and England goalkeeper David James.
James believes that Toney’s goal-scoring ability would benefit any team, but questions whether he can help a club win titles. He suggests that Arsenal, with their occasional lack of physical presence against certain teams, could be an interesting prospect for Toney.
Ultimately, the decision on Toney’s destination will depend on whether the interested clubs are looking to win titles or simply have a top goalscorer. Arsenal and Newcastle United are seen as potential destinations, with each club offering different playing styles and opportunities for Toney to make an impact.
As Arsenal continues to push for success in the Premier League, strengthening their forward line will be a priority.
Article updated 2 months ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
