Arsenal could offer a “big name” member of Mikel Arteta’s squad in exchange for a highly-rated striker as the Premier League title hopefuls look to address some of the issues currently blighting their squad.
Premier League Arsenal draws 0-0 with Everton
Despite creating plenty of chances and dominating all aspects of the game, Arsenal ultimately fell short and failed to score for the third consecutive Premier League game on Saturday.
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The Gunners were widely expected to beat struggling Everton at the Emirates Stadium, but on a disappointing afternoon for Arteta, his side did almost everything right except score.
Their 0-0 draw was made all the more frustrating as fierce title rivals Liverpool dropped points to Fulham, while the Reds were also held back by Arsenal’s failure to capitalize on a rare goal conceded by Arne Slott. Stuck at home.
Arsenal’s next five Premier League games | date |
|---|---|
Crystal Palace (away) | December 21 |
Ipswich Town (home) | December 27 |
Brentford (away) | January 1 |
Brighton (away) | January 4 |
tottenham hotspur | January 15 |
Liverpool’s draw meant Arsenal lost no advantage against the Merseysiders, but there were few chances to close the gap and Chelsea instead took advantage after a 2-1 win over Brentford.
“I’m very disappointed not to win the game because obviously if there’s one team that deserves to win, there’s only one team and that’s Arsenal.” explain Arteta on Arsenal’s 0-0 draw with Everton.
“We didn’t give anything away, didn’t concede a goal, dominated our game, didn’t let them run, no set pieces. High pressure, brilliant. We got them there. We created chances but lacked goals in the last 20 metres. Chance, that’s what you have to do with all the dominance because we’ve never been able to dominate it this way.
“But in the end you have to try to produce the highest probability of winning. Now you draw, you want more. Even if we win, we always want more. But I can’t ask for more from the kids than to put the ball in their hands Entered the network.”
In search of a late goal, Arteta brought on £265,000-a-week striker Gabriel Jesus for the final 20 minutes, but the Brazilian failed to make an impact and add to his all-time list of goals this season. Only one goal was scored in the game. .
Reports suggest Arsenal are in the market for a new centre-forward to take pressure off Kai Havertz, with Jesus failing to become the 20-goal-per-season striker they now need.
Arsenal could swap Gabriel Jesus for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic
In this regard, a potential target that Arsenal have mentioned many times is Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, with reports constantly linking the Gunners with a move for the Serbia international.
Another theory comes from Italy, according to news outlet Spazio J Arsenal could swap Jesus for VlahovicArteta’s misfired striker heads to Juventus, while Thiago Motta’s star striker heads in the opposite direction to London.
If Vlahovic leaves, Juventus will need a “big name” replacement, and Jesus clearly fits the bill. Arsenal are “looking for Vlahovic” as one of the “most credible and aggressive” contenders and are believed to be ready to give the green light to a potential swap deal.
The 24-year-old’s price tag is approx. £67 millionScored 11 goals in 19 appearances in all competitions.
