arsenal It is believed that he is a leading contender to sign a “special” striker in January after being approached for his services, and it is believed that personal terms will not be an issue.
Arsenal in market for new striker after Gabriel Jesus ruptures ACL
gunners boss Mikel Arteta Having received some very bad news recently, in-form striker Gabriel Jesus will miss the remainder of the game Premier League He has been sidelined this season after rupturing his cruciate ligament in the FA Cup.
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That leaves Arteta with his only high-profile options and Kai Havertz, prompting reports that Arsenal have identified a number of forward targets Submissions may be made by the January deadline (February 3).
RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Cesco, Sporting Lisbon star Victor Jaques, Galatasaray hitman Victor Osimhen, Botafogo striker Igor Jesus and Wolves sensation Matthews Cunha All are reportedly being considered as options by Emirates Stadium transfer bosses, reliable Fabrizio Romano It was stated last week that Arsenal are continually seeking to sign a new No.9.
Arsenal’s next five Premier League games |
date |
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Wolves (away) |
January 25 |
Manchester City (home) |
February 2 |
Leicester City (away) |
February 15 |
West Ham United (home) |
February 22 |
Nottingham Forest (away) |
February 26 |
“Arsenal are working hard at the forward position. Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Arsenal are looking for new signings,” Romano told GiveMeSport.
“I can tell you that Arsenal have received a lot of calls in the last 24-48 hours asking about important players across Europe. So Arsenal are exploring opportunities in the forward position and let’s see what they can do. But For sure Arsenal are looking at that, so work is underway.”
Wolves’ Cunha is considered a key target on Arsenal’s shortlist, but they can only sign the Brazil international on a permanent deal as they have used up Neto and Raheem Sterling on domestic loan spells space.
Some reports suggest Wolves have signed the striker from Atletico Madrid £44 million Amounts signed this month could nearly double after first loan (Ben Jacobs).
Arsenal in pole position to sign Matheus Cunha from Wolves
Nonetheless, according to GiveMeSport and reporter Dean Jones, Arsenal the best team to sign Cunha If he leaves Molineux in the next few days.
Chelsea have been designated as “specialSouth American sides, but it is Arteta’s side who are currently leading the charge after they made a “surprising” inquiry about signing Cunha earlier in the transfer window.
Personal conditions will not be an issue in luring Cunha to the Emirates Stadium after they discussed the possibility with the player. The 25-year-old actually came close to improving relations with Wolves but they reached an impasse with Cunha insisting on a relegation clause.
While those contract talks briefly stymied Arsenal’s move for the former La Liga star, it is now believed they prefer his signature to the likes of Chelsea, Nottingham Forest, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur.