It has been 23 days since the transfer window opened. Judging from the current situation, arsenal Not signed yet.

However, that hasn’t stopped the rumors from spreading as the club have been linked with a host of quality attackers including Victor Chokres, Dusan Vlahovic and Victor Osim.

That said, there is one striker who has seen his name mooted for a move to the Emirates Stadium, perhaps more than anyone else In recent weeks: Matthews Cunha.

The Wolves star has been in fine form this season and is likely to be a great addition to the squad. Mikel Arteta But there is another more promising striker who has recently been linked with the north Londoners and would be a better signing.

Arsenal push to sign new striker this month

According to a recent report From journalist Graeme BaileyArsenal have maintained a keen interest in RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Cesc and are now “pushing” to complete the deal this month.

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Reports claim that the Gunners have an internal valuation of the Slovenia international at around £65m and have sufficient funds to complete the deal, so they have asked the German side to give their price.

There is no mention in the report of what that price might be, but Bailey revealed that there is a “gentleman’s agreement” between the club and the player and that any offer between €70m and £59m “will at least be seriously discussed”. ‘

It might be an expensive move, but given Cesco’s incredible ability and huge potential, it’s well worth it, especially since he would be a better signing than Cunha.

Why Cesco is a better signing than Cunha

So while both Cescó and Cunha are outstanding talents and good enough to impact Arsenal’s starting XI, there are two key reasons why the former would be the better signing this month.

The first one is simple: when we compare performances over the past few seasons, the Slovenian team comes out on top.

For example, the former Red Bull Salzburg star made 42 appearances last season, totaling 2,057 minutes Scored 18 goals and provided 2 assistswhich equates to a goal every 2.1 games, or more importantly, a goal every 102.85 minutes.

By comparison, the Wolves star has scored 14 goals and provided eight assists in 36 games. But a total of 2772 First team minutes, meaning he is involved in a goal every 1.63 or every 126 minutes on average.

Entering the season, the “monster” born in Radche Voiced by analyst Ben MartinsonAlready saved up 14 goals and 3 assists Just 26 appearances totaling 1858 minutes means he averages a goal every 1.52 games or every 109.29 minutes.

For his part, the former Atletico Madrid star has also raised his game this year and has now Ten goals and four assists 22 appearances, a total of 1717 minutes, averaging a goal every 1.57 games or every 122.64 minutes.

As well as being a more effective striker, the Gunners would be wise to select the Leipzig ace over the Brazilian as he is still only 21 and has shown he can compete with the best strikers around.

Now, the Wolves star is definitely not an old player, but according to research a few years ago by sportsmanThe peak age of a center is 27 years old.

This means that while there is still time for Cunha to improve, we will likely see him close to his best at the moment, but it still won’t be enough to beat the Slovenian star, who will likely continue to get better and better.

Ultimately, both attackers are excellent and will undoubtedly improve Arsenal’s quality, but if the board are only going to sign one attacker this month, then they should go all out to sign Cesc as he has not only already Outshines his potential opponents and has many advantages. More time to grow.

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