Arsenal are preparing a monstrous offer to bring Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund to the Premier League, according to reports.

The Lowdown: Reinforcement needed

Mikel Arteta has been playing Eddie Nketiah up top in the absence of Gabriel Jesus, but as well as the young Englishman has performed, a more senior attacking reinforcement is needed if the Gunners are to challenge at the top table long-term.

The Denmark international’s contract at the Gewiss Stadium isn’t set to expire until 2027, but being Gian Piero Gasperini’s second top-performing offensive player, has caught the eye of the hierarchy at the Emirates Stadium.

The Latest: Arsenal readying bid

According to Italian outlet La Repubblica (via Sport Witness), Arsenal are ‘closely monitoring’ Hojlund but are set to face stiff competition from Real Madrid.

The Gunners and their rivals are reportedly both readying a ‘monstrous offer’, with his price tag potentially having been revealed.

Calciomercato state that the Serie A outfit ‘will not make any discounts for anyone’ and are not expected to let him go for ‘less than €50m' (£44m).

The Verdict: No-brainer

Hojlund has been dubbed a ‘beast’ by talent scout Jacek Kulig, and should the opportunity to sign him arise, Arsenal have a no-brainer of a decision to make.

The left-footed ace has netted seven goals and recorded two assists in 21 appearances since joining Atalanta last summer, with two man-of-the-match awards to his name.

The centre-forward also ranks in the 99th percentile for progressive passes received which highlights that he’s constantly getting himself into the right areas in the final third.

Standing at 6 foot 3, Hojlund would add a different dimension up top with his height for Arteta and be just as much a threat in the air as he is on the ground.