LONDON – Arsenal are reportedly contemplating bolstering their attacking choices with January strikes for Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres or Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo, in response to French outlet L’Equipe (by way of GFFN).
Gyokeres, 25, has been in scintillating type for Sporting CP, amassing 32 objectives and 6 assists in 30 matches throughout all competitions.
Nonetheless, his €100m (£84m) launch clause presents a major monetary hurdle for the Gunners. Reviews recommend Sporting might decrease the striker’s value to £63m in the summertime, making a right away switch a expensive possibility for Arsenal.
In the meantime, Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo, additionally 25, presents Premier League expertise and flexibility. The ahead has scored 13 objectives and offered 4 assists this season, rating because the league’s joint-fourth high scorer.
Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta is reportedly an admirer of Mbeumo, who has a contract till 2026. Brentford might take into account a sale in the event that they anticipate the participant is not going to renew his deal.
Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sport Germany not too long ago reported that Arsenal had been eyeing Mbeumo for a possible summer time switch. Nonetheless, current accidents in Arsenal’s squad might expedite these plans.
Whereas Gyokeres performs as a central striker, Mbeumo sometimes operates from the appropriate flank, suggesting the 2 might complement fairly than compete.
Nonetheless, it’s unlikely Arsenal will pursue each choices this month, making prioritisation vital.
