arsenal A new potential transfer target has been shortlisted and he may even be in a position to Mikel ArtetaStarting eleven substitutes Bukayo SakaGunners transfer chiefs believe he is destined for a bright future.

Bukayo Saka out until March, Arsenal eyeing new winger

Saka’s long-term absence is starting to show on the pitch, with Arsenal sorely missing out £195,000 per week Number of goals and assists scored by forwards.

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The Gunners have joined Juventus in the race for his signature.

The England international scored 20 goals and provided 14 assists in all competitions last season, playing an important role in Manchester City’s title win. Premier League The title, along with his 22 goal contributions so far this season (nine goals, 13 assists), will also be crucial to their chances of usurping Liverpool’s top spot.

However, Arteta must cope without Saka’s attacking influence until March after the 24-year-old underwent hamstring surgery.

The Spaniard confirmed Saka will be missing throughout January and February, prompting reports that Arsenal are in the market for another quality striker Who could replace the Hale End superstar.

“He had surgery and everything went well,” explain Arteta on Saka’s hamstring injury.

“But, unfortunately, he’s going to be out for many, many weeks. I’m talking many weeks, so I think it’ll be more than two months. I don’t know exactly how long. I think it’s going to depend on, you know, how the scar tissue is. It starts to heal in the first week or so, it’s hard to tell.”

Arteta ideally wants to sign Nico Williams in JanuaryBut the Athletic Bilbao star’s winter contract will cost him a £50m release clause as well as additional costs such as high wages and agent fees – making a move this month less likely (David Aoun Stan).

Arsenal target Sporting Lisbon gem Konrad Harder

According to Boot Room and reporter Graeme Bailey, Sporting CP’s Conrad Harder is now attracting interest from the Emirates Stadium after a stellar 24/25 campaign. Nine goals and six assists in 29 games in all competitions.

Arsenal think Harder can be a ‘special’ playerAs well as other suitors such as Chelsea, who see the 19-year-old’s true potential. While the attacker’s contract contains a release clause of £67m, an offer of around £42m is believed to be enough for Sporting to sell.

While the Denmark U-21 international is traditionally a centre-forward, Harder has actually played more out wide for Sporting Lisbon in La Liga – both on the left and the right – so he could become a Saka successor. Recovering on the treatment table.

manchester united boss Ruben Amorim In September, Harder was full of praise for his “aggression” and it’s a trait Arsenal need to show now as they look to get back into the title race.