In recent weeks, there have been escalating reports that Eddie Nketiah might leave Arsenal at the end of this year.
The striker is anticipated to be replaced by a new goalscorer as the Gunners aim to strengthen their squad in the upcoming weeks leading to the January transfer window.
Nketiah has primarily served as a backup for Gabriel Jesus, and their combined goal tally falls short of maintaining Arsenal’s competitiveness at the desired level.
Arsenal is actively seeking the acquisition of a more prolific frontman, potentially leading to Nketiah facing challenges in securing playing time if a new striker joins.
Consequently, there is speculation about his departure, although pundit Paul Robinson claims that Nketiah is still crucial to the Gunners’ needs.
He tells Football Insider:
“He’s started 12 games this season. People think he doesn’t start or play many games.
“To be at the top of the Premier League, as Arsenal are, you need a strong squad and you need players like Nketiah.
“I’d be very surprised if Arsenal were interested in doing any kind of business this January. Does that mean they’re signing a 20-goal-a-season man?
“If they get another striker in January, then Nketiah is the one you’d think would look to progress his career elsewhere.
“Gabriel Jesus would stay, but I can’t see Nketiah going anywhere.”
Just Arsenal Opinion
Nketiah has not met expectations at the Emirates and even he knows he will be sold if a new striker joins the club.
But that might not happen next month because it will be hard for us to sign a top striker in the next transfer window.
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No Arsenal won’t sell and why would the kid wants to leave.
Our priority is in midfield where should be looking to strengthen
We need a striker, yesterday’s game was a reminder of how we lack a clinical finisher. Also a change in tactics, or what’s the point of a clinical striker.
People can deflect all they want, but the fact is we have been figured out by opponents. Double our wingers, Martinelli is negated because no one overlaps him, and 80% of our play is down the right with Saka.
We offer virtually nothing through the middle, and no presence whatsoever in the box.
We got away with it most of last year with the quick buildup and direct attacking play. This year we have slow buildup and wobble from side to side; all possession and Alaska of finishing.