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With just days remaining in the January transfer window it looks as though Arsenal will coast through the month without strengthening their ranks.
Supporters may well ask why they haven’t boosted their chances of winning the Premier League but not many clubs in England have completed business in 2024.
That’s largely due to the threat of financial fair play with the Gunners allegedly not being in the right place to spend a hefty amount of cash. That’s hardly surprising considering their summer spending with Declan Rice arriving for £105m and Kai Havertz for £65m.
As a result, the summer window seems more appropriate to launch an assault to find a new striker.
Strikers Arsenal could sign in 2024
Recent talk has been dominated with talk of a move for Ivan Toney with the Brentford star seemingly set on a move to a ‘big club’ before too long.
However, with an £80m valuation a move was never going to be completed this month. There have even been rumours of a move for Karim Benzema while another option seems to be Victor Osimhen. Again, though, the latter commands an almighty asking price with a £111m release clause in his contract.
A cheaper option could well be that of Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee. Having signed Takehiro Tomiyasu from the Italian club, it’s likely relations will be sweet between the two parties but a deal won’t be straightforward.
According to new reports from Corriere dello Sport, the Gunners are ready to bid an amount of £40m in the summer but his club are holding out for cash.
The situation is further complicated by Bayern Munich’s buy-back clause and interest from Manchester United.
How Zirkzee compares to Robin van Persie
Mention Robin van Persie’s name around the Emirates Stadium and you’ll get a smirk, perhaps a few choice words through gritted teeth or merely pure anger.
After joining Manchester United and Sir Alex Ferguson after a barren trophyless spell with Arsenal, he was a villain in north London. The fact he then scored twice against the Gunners for his new side only sought to make things worse.
