Arsenal intensifies negotiations for high-profile striker in January transfer window

According to recent reports, Arsenal is stepping up efforts to secure a high-caliber forward during the January transfer window. The club aims to strengthen Mikel Arteta’s offensive lineup for the second half of the Premier League campaign.

Arsenal’s scoring challenges

The Gunners’ recent draw against Everton highlighted their ongoing struggles in front of goal. Despite facing a team in the lower half of the table, Arsenal managed only 1.22 expected goals and five shots on target. This performance underscores the team’s need for additional firepower.

Currently, Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz lead Arsenal’s scoring charts with five goals each. However, this tally is surpassed by players from 12 other Premier League clubs. Arsenal’s total of 29 goals ranks them as only the fifth-highest scoring team in the league, indicating room for improvement in their attacking prowess.

Potential January target identified

Reports suggest that Arsenal has intensified discussions to acquire Paris Saint-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani on loan. The French international, who joined PSG in the summer of 2023, has struggled to make an impact and was recently left out of the squad for a match against Lyon.

Despite his recent challenges, Kolo Muani remains a highly regarded prospect. French superstar Kylian Mbappé has praised him as a “very complete” player. The potential loan deal with an option to buy could be an attractive low-risk, high-reward opportunity for Arsenal.

However, Kolo Muani’s substantial wages of £202,000 per week may present a significant obstacle for interested clubs. Nevertheless, Arsenal sees this potential move as a solution to their goalscoring issues, especially given Gabriel Jesus’s recent form and fitness concerns.

As the January transfer window approaches, it remains to be seen whether Arsenal can successfully negotiate a deal for Kolo Muani or if they will pursue alternative options to boost their attacking capabilities.