July 24th 2024.
Eddie Nketiah is making his way towards finalizing a move from Arsenal to Marseille. This development has prompted Arsenal to reignite their search for a new striker, with reports of a staggering £60 million bid for one of the most in-form forwards in European football. The Gunners had their sights set on signing a new No.9 at the start of the transfer window, but their hopes took a hit when Benjamin Sesko decided to extend his contract with RB Leipzig.
Despite their initial disappointment, Arsenal did not let this setback dampen their determination to bolster their attacking options. While players like Victor Osimhen and Alexander Isak were deemed to be out of their price range, Arsenal turned their attention to securing a versatile winger who could provide competition and cover for Bukayo Saka. They had their sights set on Spain's Euro 2024 hero Nico Williams, but the player's heart was set on joining Barcelona from Athletic Bilbao.
In the midst of all this, Arsenal have also made the decision to let go of Eddie Nketiah, who has already agreed to personal terms for a move to Marseille. The details of the deal are yet to be finalized, but once Nketiah's transfer is completed, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will shift his focus back to strengthening his forward line. While Kai Havertz showed promise towards the end of last season, there are concerns about whether he can maintain his form. Additionally, the fitness and injury issues surrounding Gabriel Jesus have become a growing concern.
To address these concerns, Arsenal have set their sights on Victor Gyokeres, who impressed with his goal-scoring prowess for Sporting Lisbon last season. According to renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal are willing to test the waters with a bid of £55-60 million for the 26-year-old. However, Sporting Lisbon are confident that they can spark a bidding war and have stated that Gyokeres' release clause of £86 million must be met in full.
With Gyokeres' impressive record of 43 goals in 50 appearances last season, it is no surprise that there is interest from other top clubs such as Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, and Liverpool. However, it seems unlikely that Liverpool will make a bid at this stage of the transfer window despite their long-standing interest. In the meantime, Arsenal have identified alternative targets and are keeping a close eye on promising players like Ajax's Brian Brobbey and Lille's Jonathan David.
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