Mikel Arteta hints at desire to sign new striker for Arsenal despite recent form
The Gunners have recently scored a hatful of goals to put them at the top of the attacking charts for the Premier League.
As many as 68 goals have been scored during their 27 fixtures, yet only one of their players — Bukayo Saka (13) — has netted more than seven times.
A combination of Gabriel Jesus, Eddie Nketiah, Kai Havertz and Leandro Trossard have shared the duties down the centre of the attack without putting together a run of consistent performances.
That particular factor is perceived to have undermined Arsenal's title bid, even though they now only sit two points adrift of leaders Liverpool.
Had Arsenal's position with the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability regulations been better in January, a new frontman may have been acquired at that point.
Nevertheless, speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Arteta has given every indication that he is desperate to add a high-profile striker during the summer.
The Spaniard told reporters: «The plans that we have for the summer are very clear.
»They were done almost at the start of the season understanding what we can have, the contract situations with some players, and how we can improve certain areas of the team. This situation doesn't change that."
What freedom Arsenal have with their budget remains unclear, and is potentially dependent on how they fare during the remainder of the season and with any sales or departures of first-team players.
Nevertheless, Brentford's Ivan Toney has been heavily linked with a switch to the Emirates Stadium, even though ESPN reports that interest in the England international is said to have cooled.
The report claims that Spo
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