August 24th 2024.
According to Mikel Arteta, Arsenal is on the lookout for a new striker after losing Gabriel Jesus to injury. The team has had a strong start to the Premier League season, with two wins out of two, including a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday night. While Ollie Watkins had some missed opportunities for the hosts, it was Leandro Trossard who came off the bench to score the first goal and secure the win for Arsenal. Thomas Partey also contributed with a goal from the edge of the box.
Unfortunately, Gabriel Jesus was not able to join the Gunners' squad for the match due to a groin injury. The club has confirmed that he will undergo an MRI scan to determine the extent of the injury. This is not the first time the Brazilian striker has faced setbacks since joining Arsenal two years ago. With Eddie Nketiah expected to leave for Nottingham Forest, it leaves Kai Havertz as the only real option up front for Arteta's side.
While Arsenal has made some signings this summer, including defender Riccardo Calafiori and midfielder Mikel Merino, Arteta admits that the club is still lacking in the striker position. He hopes to bring in another option before the transfer window closes next Friday. In an interview with Sky Sports after the win over Villa, Arteta said, "We are really happy with the squad we have. It is true we have an injury with Gabriel Jesus as well and we missed him. So we are a little bit short. If we can do something, we will do it. But at the moment, we love the ones we have. They are really, really good."
When asked if he believes the squad is strong enough to win the Premier League title this season, Arteta responded, "If everybody is fit, yes. But that is why we need good availability from everybody. We don't have 23 outfield players and normally you have to be equipped like that. We have to trust in our academy players and make sure we look after the ones we have to be robust."
There have been reports of Arsenal's interest in Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres and Napoli's Victor Osimhen, who is expected to leave Italy this summer. The club also showed interest in Ivan Toney in January, but it seems that interest has faded.
It remains to be seen if Arsenal will make a move for a new striker before the transfer window closes, but Arteta and his team are determined to make the most of the players they have and trust in their abilities to bring success to the club.
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