Arsenal may still be in the Premier League title race on paper, but realistically, their hopes are hanging by a thread. Sitting 12 points adrift of league leaders Liverpool with just nine games remaining, the Gunners face an uphill battle to close the gap. One of the main reasons for Arsenal falling behind in the title race is their failure to fix a clear problem – the lack of a proper striker. <\/p>
Injuries to key players like Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, and Gabriel Martinelli have been unfortunate. Their absence has left the Gunners without a recognised central forward as the club continues its push in both Champions League and Premier League. But even before those injuries, it was clear that Arsenal needed a striker up front. <\/p>
The Gunners failed to address that problem even in the January transfer window. But now manager Mikel Arteta, who had previously suggested that the club did not necessarily need to bring in a new No. 9, has finally accepted that signing a high-quality striker is a must.<\/p>
As a result, Arsenal have now stepped up their pursuit of a striker in the upcoming summer transfer window. Arsenal have idetified Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres as a suitable candidate. The 26-year-old has had a sensational season with Sporting CP, netting an astonishing 40 goals in just 41 appearances across all competitions. His explosive form has not only boosted Sporting’s title hopes but has also drawn interest from several top clubs across Europe.<\/p>