Arsenal have been linked to a number of different players as they look to bolster their attack in the ongoing January transfer window.
The Gunners are eying up some fresh faces as they continue to fight Liverpool for the Premier League trophy, aiming to becoming champions of England for the first time in 21 years.
Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak is among Arsenal’s top targets but that move is thought to be unrealistic at this current moment in time.
Bukayo Saka’s injury has left Arsenal’s attack short, though, so which players could Mikel Arteta actually turn to this winter? Read on to find out…
Evan Ferguson (Brighton)
With Arsenal unlikely to spend big on a striker this January, Brighton’s Evan Ferguson could be the ideal cheap option for the Gunners.
That’s because the Seagulls would be happy for the Irish international forward to depart on loan, although they would insist on inserting an obligation to buy.
Arsenal may be happy with that arrangement, given that Ferguson is only 20-years-old and has plenty of years to develop and grow into a world-class star.
Manchester United were previously linked with a move for Ferguson, who has registered 17 goals and five assists in 79 games for Brighton to date.
Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea)
If there are two Premier League clubs that love doing business, it is Arsenal and Chelsea, who have swapped many players over recent years.
Raheem Sterling is currently on a season-long loan at the Emirates and the Gunners may now look to bring in another Blue this winter.
Chelsea are reportedly open to selling Christopher Nkunku, with the 27-year-old French forward believed to be eager to leave in January.
Nkunku nearly joined Arsenal in January 2019 and has gone from strength to strength. He has scored 12 goals across 27 games for Chelsea this season and now could be the perfect time for him to make the switch.
Marcus Rashford (Manchester United)
Manchester United are open to offers for Marcus Rashford in the January transfer window, who has just rejected a huge offer from the Saudi Pro League and will only join a respected club in a competitive league.
Rashford’s days at Old Trafford appear to be numbered, recently admitting he is ready for a ‘new challenge’ after being dropped by Ruben Amorim.
Having scored six goals against the Gunners, Arsenal may decide to take a punt on the Englishman next.
Matheus Cunha (Wolves)
Arsenal are also exploring a January move for Wolves star attacker Matheus Cunha, Football Insider have reported.
The Gunners are long-term admirers of Cunha and have been ‘impressed by his performances’ this term, The Athletic said last month.
Wolves are working to extend Cunha’s contract but this may actually work in Arsenal’s favour amid talk of a release clause being inserted.
The 25-year-old has been in fine form for Wolves so far this season, conjuring up 10 goals and four assists across 19 top-flight games.
Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford)
Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo could be another option for Arsenal in the January transfer window.
The 25-year-old has shined this term, scoring 13 goals across 20 Premier League games.
The only problem for Arsenal is that the Bees have no intention of parting ways with Mbeumo this month and ‘only a completely crazy proposal’ would change their minds, according to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.