5 strikers Arsenal could sign to replace Gabriel Jesus
A new striker has long been among Arsenal's top priorities this summer as Mikel Arteta strives to take the Gunners to the next level.
Concerns over whether Gabriel Jesus, who admits scoring goals is not his strength, is good enough to lead the line for a title contender have led to reports that the Brazil international could be sold this summer.
The resurgence of Kai Havertz, whose best position still remains a mystery, has reduced the need for a new goalscorer but Arsenal's squad is still crying out for a bona-fide goalscorer who can really elevate the squad.
Here are five players Arsenal could look to if they choose to replace Jesus this summer.
Few players have seen their stock rise as much in the 2023/24 season as Bologna's Joshua Zirkzee, who has been making good on the wonderkid status that was attributed to him a few years ago.
The Dutchman left Bayern Munich in 2022 and has now established himself as a well-rounded force in front of goal. He's impressed for Thiago Motta's overachievers, racking up the goals but also flexing the sort of build-up play that appealed to Arteta when he moved to sign both Jesus and Havertz.
Bologna are unlikely to demand silly money for 22-year-old Zirkzee who, in a summer which will be full of big-money moves for strikers, could end up being a real bargain.
Inter struck gold when they landed Marcus Thuram on a free transfer last summer. The France international is comfortably in double-figures for both goals and assists, excelling alongside talisman Lautaro Martinez.
Now, Inter have no desire to sell Thuram, but the Serie A champions are battling some well-known financial troubles which could see them forced to cash in on one of their top names this summer. Few players could generate the
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