With simply days remaining within the January switch window it appears as if Arsenal will coast by way of the month with out strengthening their ranks.
Supporters could nicely ask why they have not boosted their possibilities of successful the Premier League however not many golf equipment in England have accomplished enterprise in 2024.
That is largely as a result of risk of monetary truthful play with the Gunners allegedly not being in the appropriate place to spend a hefty amount of money. That is hardly shocking contemplating their summer time spending with Declan Rice arriving for £105m and Kai Havertz for £65m.
In consequence, the summer time window appears extra applicable to launch an assault to discover a new striker.
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Latest speak has been dominated with speak of a transfer for Ivan Toney with the Brentford star seemingly set on a transfer to a ‘large membership’ earlier than too lengthy.
Nevertheless, with an £80m valuation a transfer was by no means going to be accomplished this month. There have even been rumours of a transfer for Karim Benzema whereas another choice appears to be Victor Osimhen. Once more, although, the latter instructions an almighty asking worth with a £111m launch clause in his contract.
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A less expensive choice may nicely be that of Bologna ahead Joshua Zirkzee. Having signed Takehiro Tomiyasu from the Italian membership, it is seemingly relations can be candy between the 2 events however a deal will not be easy.
Based on new reviews from Corriere dello Sport, the Gunners are able to bid an quantity of £40m in the summertime however his membership are holding out for money.
The state of affairs is additional difficult by Bayern Munich’s buy-back clause and curiosity from Manchester United.
How Zirkzee compares to Robin van Persie
Point out Robin van Persie‘s title across the Emirates Stadium and you will get a smirk, maybe a number of selection phrases by way of gritted tooth or merely pure anger.
After becoming a member of Manchester United and Sir Alex Ferguson after a barren trophyless spell with Arsenal, he was a villain in north London. The actual fact he then scored twice in opposition to the Gunners for his new aspect solely sought to make issues worse.
That mentioned, the flying ahead should be remembered with a level of fondness. In spite of everything, it is a participant who scored a whopping 132 targets in 278 video games for the membership.
Plucked from Feyenoord at a younger age, he frolicked in the identical Rotterdam-based academy that may later go on to supply the likes of Gini Wijnaldum and Jurrien Timber.
Apparently, they’ve additionally produced the aforementioned Zirkzee. It should be mentioned, nevertheless, that they don’t seem to be utterly alike.
At the beginning, the Bologna star is a right-footed participant, however that does not imply he would not boast a ferocious left foot too. Certainly, analyst Ben Mattinson has beforehand highlighted the 22-year-old’s “ambipedal potential” with loads of his targets all through the 2023/24 marketing campaign approaching his alleged weaker foot.
Admittedly, Zirkzee hasn’t been actually prolific this time period, scoring 9 targets in 23 video games, however the model of play he gives is really “particular” as Mattinson claimed. 4 of these strikes have certainly been on his left aspect, a statistic that highlights the all-round hazard the Dutchman gives.
What may additionally enchantment to the Arsenal fanbase is the striker’s “Kane-esque” passing potential. Like Van Persie was, this is not only a ahead content material with scoring targets.
Arsenal’s nice Dutchman of years passed by provided 58 targets throughout his time within the English capital, additionally able to enjoying off the wing in his formative days. Zirkzee could not boast the identical versatility at this stage of his profession however he’s inventive, producing 4 assists this time period.
The younger Bologna star is evidently nonetheless uncooked however the distinctive profile would provide lots to Arsenal. If he could possibly be half the participant Van Persie was in England then Mikel Arteta will little doubt be overjoyed ought to a transfer be accomplished.