Arsenal chasing £77m “superstar” who’s wanted by Man City

Arsenal are preparing for the English League Cup quarter-finals at the Emirates Stadium, against a resurgent Crystal Palace team that just defeated rivals Brighton 3-1.

Mikel Arteta has become increasingly frustrated in recent weeks with his side’s inability to score regularly in games, relying heavily on set pieces.

Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard are among the players who have been criticized for not providing enough output for the team in the forward areas. Martinelli was especially inspired by Thierry Henry’s “Decision”.

With the league title on the line and arch-rivals Manchester City struggling for form, Arsenal know this season could offer an opportunity they cannot afford to miss. It may be time for Arteta to strengthen his forward line.

Arsenal strengthens forward squad in January

Arsenal’s 0-0 home draw with Everton saw the Gunners miss the opportunity to narrow the gap with leaders Liverpool at the top of the Premier League standings. Arsenal have only scored 29 goals so far this season Eighth in the league This has also led to many fans calling for the introduction of new forwards.

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Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka are the club’s top scorers Both scored only 5 goals, followed by Martinelli and defender Gabriel, who only scored 3 league goals.

So, according to Spanish reports, Arsenal looking to sign Paris Saint-Germain striker Randall Kolo Mouani. The French striker has struggled to make an impact at the Parisian club this season. Only made ten appearances and scored twice..

Paris Saint-Germain appear open to offers for Kolo Mouani and are willing to negotiate a range of deals, including a loan with an option to buy. Two Manchester clubs are also said to be interested in the attack. This appears to be an opportunity that Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta would be interested in as he looks to add much-needed firepower to his forward options.

Kolo Muane could have ‘Aubameyang’ impact

This isn’t the first time Arsenal have signed a high-profile striker in January to inject some magic into their season. As early as 2018, Arsenal sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund The January deadline came with a lot of fanfare.

That season, Aubameyang broke out. Scored 10 goals in just 13 league games And helped Arsenal qualify for the Europa League. The Gabonese striker later became club captain, won the 2020 FA Cup and scored Scored 92 goals in 163 games North London side.

If Arsenal signs Kolo Mouani Described as a “future superstar” by former Frankfurt coach Oliver GlasnerArteta and the fans will hope to have a similar impact to Aubameyang, which was enough to lift Arsenal to their first trophy since the 2020 FA Cup triumph.

When comparing the two strikers, there are some similarities that suggest this might be more than just a pipe dream for the Gunners.

Despite Aubameyang’s dominance Number of goals scoredwhen comparing the 23/24 Ligue 1 seasons, Kolo Muani seems to present himself as a more complete forward.

this French striker worth £77m He provides more assists, has more progressive passes, catches and passes than Aubameyang, and has a higher shooting percentage at an impressive 54.5%. Perhaps the most interesting statistic for Arsenal fans is Aerial duel, Kolo Muani wins with 51.7% Especially the number of crosses Bukayo Saka made in the box.

Kolo Mouani would certainly bring a different option to Arsenal’s forward line, one that Arteta may desperately need in his bid to end the club’s two-decade Premier League drought.

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