There is some uncertainty surrounding the future of strikers at Arsenal as the club goes through a rebuilding phase.
Folarin Balogun’s impressive form during his loan spell at Reims in the last campaign has put him in contention for selection at Arsenal. However, it appears that the Gunners may not have a concrete plan for the young striker, and he seems increasingly likely to secure a move away from the Emirates.
Both AC Milan and Inter Milan have shown interest in signing Balogun, and one of the Milan sides is expected to secure his signature before the transfer window closes.
In addition to Balogun, another Arsenal striker who could potentially leave is Eddie Nketiah. According to a report from EPL Index, Crystal Palace is keeping a close eye on Nketiah and could make a move for him if they end up losing one of their main striking options in this transfer window.
With the future of several strikers at Arsenal uncertain, the club’s management will have to carefully navigate the transfer market to ensure they have the right balance in their squad for the upcoming season.
Just Arsenal Opinion
There is still more than enough time for us to replace anyone who leaves the Emirates and it might be good if Balogun and Nketiah leave the club.
Both are rookie goalscorers and their departure could inspire us to move for a more experienced front-man.
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Zaha to Nketiah is a bitter downgrade for Palace fans. Oh well.
Bite their hand off if they bid for Nketiah. Minimal impact in 4 years, never produced enough to compete for striker job, not even convincing as a back up.
Time to cut bait and look to the future.
Arsenal have three central forwards in the senior squad, Unless something happens, we have preseason to assess the value of Eddie Nketiah and Forlan Balogun.
As Crystal Palace has been trying get hold of Nketiah before he actually signed a new contract with a fat weekly salary, you have to ask yourself what is Nketiah real value, and how you justify it?
For what’s it worth, Nketiah is a goal threat, and is going to develop well, but I do not think it will be at Arsenal, maybe at a Brighton or a Crystal Palace, is he going to become the next Gnarby?
Gunsmoke, Maybe we should include a buyback clause, or perhaps a percentage of any future sale clause?
I would rather prefer to keep Balogun and give him some time and see what he will produce this season
We have give lot of chances to Nkatia but he never perform to the team and fans expectation, last season he starts more than 15 EPL games he only score 4goals
So is time to give chance to Balogun.
Scoring goals mean everything when needed. No point giving excuses. If Nketiah doesn’t do that, then no point having him around.
The debate Nketiah vs Balogun would never end. Here I think differently. Sell balogun for 50m and nketiah for 25m. Use tat 85 mil to get hojlund or kolo muani. I think our squad will be settled.
Then cries of “Arteta hates and won’t give our academy players a chance” will start to reverberate.
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You’re not wrong
The most important thing is winning – with or without our former academy players. Of course, bringing through home grown talent is highly desirable but not at any cost.
Don’t forget his contributions against manure at the emirates last season, he is a good lad i would rather keep the three st, this season we’re going for everything they would be vital
It simple, sell nketiah and balogun, add the money and get a striker who can give you at least 25goals per season, there will be matches where the entire team will not be able to perform up to notch, that is when a top striker delivers and carries the team. These are just my thoughts, I’m not a coach, just a football fan and analyst.
Yes let Nketiah go. If possible also Jesus. Arsenal can get better replacement.
Arsenal came short last season, had we had a prolific striker, we would have won the league. End of story.