Arsenal may already be looking towards the summer transfer window, and Edu has some decisions to make.
Mikel Arteta’s attack could look very different next season, with Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah entering the final year of their deals.
Add in that Folarin Balogun may leave this summer and Arsenal should be in the market for a new forward to bolster Arteta’s options.
It may not be flashy, but a targeted man could be a wise addition for Arsenal, especially considering Arteta’s comments back in December.
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Arteta suggested he is eager to see Arsenal cross the ball, but Lacazette, Nketiah and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang don’t really have the physical profile for that role.
Bringing in a classic center forward might make some sense, and Edu should be looking to attack London rivals Chelsea for Tammy Abraham.
That’s a bold cry, yes, but Arsenal have been able to sign Chelsea players of late, such as Petr Cech and David Luiz.
Arsenal sold Olivier Giroud to Chelsea in 2018, so a deal between the two rivals is not completely out of the question.
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The reports emerged earlier this week from The Telegraph, suggesting that Abraham is in disgrace with Thomas Tuchel and no new deal has been discussed.
The 23-year-old may look to leave if he doesn’t have a chance, and a trade to Arsenal could be a dream for him; after all, he grew up supporting the Gunners.
Abraham has managed 12 goals in all competitions this season, and he can provide a different dimension to Arsenal’s attack with his heist and link game, while having a much larger physical presence than Arsenal’s current forwards.
Yes, Arsenal would have to pay a premium to sign Abraham from a rival, but he has the potential to be a star in a bigger role, and Arsenal could offer him that with Lacazette and Nketiah potentially leaving the Gunners.
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