David Ornstein, a respected source of football insights, has identified the position that Arsenal is likely to prioritize for their next significant signing, although this move might not transpire during the January transfer window. As we stand at the midpoint between the summer and January transfer periods, Arsenal has had a reasonably promising start to the season. They find themselves only two points adrift from the top of the league table and remain unbeaten in the league after 10 matches. However, there have been some setbacks, including their exit from the League Cup, a loss to RC Lens, and dropped points in several league games they were expected to win.
With these developments, Arsenal fans are beginning to speculate about the club’s plans for the upcoming transfer window. According to David Ornstein’s insights shared with The Athletic, he anticipates that Arsenal’s next major signing will be a striker. He acknowledges that this decision will depend on various factors such as financial resources, player availability, the current squad options, injuries, and more.
Notably, there wasn’t a specific plan to acquire a striker in the last summer transfer window, and it appears that Arsenal’s ideal scenario would be to wait until the following summer to address this need. However, the injury issues faced by Gabriel Jesus, one of their forward options, may have heightened the club’s focus on bolstering their striker position. His recurrent injuries raise doubts about his ability to consistently contribute throughout an entire season, underscoring the need for a reliable alternative.
At the moment, it’s unclear whether any concrete progress has been made toward signing a striker, so the footballing world will be watching closely as developments unfold over the next two months.
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