Arsenal are amongst the clubs showing interest in Premier League striker ahead of summer window. The player has been in superb form since last season. He has 19 goal contributions this season and is wanted by multiple top clubs.
Gunners are set to sign a world-class striker this summer. Mikel Arteta has identified the number nine position as the missing piece of the puzzle. The board is ready to back him and land a clinical striker in order to end their Premier League title drought.
As of now, Gunners have been linked with many big name strikers. They had Alexander Isak as the top priority. But, the Sweden international will cost them £150 million which has resulted in them looking for other options.
Arsenal also have Benjamin Sesko on their radar. But, the Slovenian is looked upon by multiple other clubs. As of now, the North London giants are heavily linked with Viktor Gyokeres. The player is said to have given green light for a move to the Emirates. Amidst this transfer saga, Gunners are linked with one more striker who is also impressing in Premier League right now.
Arsenal amongst the clubs interested in Crystal Palace striker
According to Football Insider, Gunners are amongst the clubs showing interest in Jean Phillipe Mateta. He is 27 years old French striker who has been extremely good since last season. Mateta scored 19 goals and picked 5 assists last season. This seaso. He has scored 16 goals and picked 3 assists so far.
Despite showing interest in Mateta, he can be looked upon as Arsenal’s alternative striker target. On the other hand, Palace are trying to keep hold of Mateta. They are reported to be in talks with the player for a new contract. It will be interesting to see how the Mateta story unfolds.
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