Arsenal supporters in the Football Transfer Tavern are eagerly awaiting new arrivals to accompany the signings of Sead Kolasinac and Alexandre Lacazette.
Our resident Gunners are hopeful that the club will conclude deals for targets over the course of the forthcoming weeks as they prepare for the start of the upcoming season.
Everyone associated with the club is aware that a 5th place finish isn’t representative of the club’s quality nor it’s calibre, Arsenal fans are expecting a return to Champions League football at the very first time of asking. This demand will necessitate new recruits.
Having already secured the signings of Kolasinac and Lacazette, Arsenal are widely expected to complete more deals before the conclusion of the summer window. The North Londoners have been linked with the likes of Thomas Lemar and Virgil Van Dijk. With Sanchez’s possible departure still looming, Arsenal must be prepared to acquire replacements if he leaves.
Here are three players our landlord believes Arsenal should target…
Kylian Mbappe
The 18-year-old is unequivocally regarded as the most promising player in world football. At the age of 18, Mbappe scored 26 goals in all competitions for AS Monaco. That total included 15 goals and eight assists in 29 Ligue 1 appearances as Monaco won the league for the first time in 17 years. His arrival would arguably the signing of the summer.
His finishing ability is simply sublime, and he’s also able to finish with either foot or with his head. To display such maturity at his age is outstanding, and if he continues in the same manner as last season, Mbappe will ascertain his status as one of the greatest players in the world. A partnership between Lacazette and Mbappe could be lethal.
Karim Benzema
Real Madrid are also allegedly targeting the services of Kylian Mbappe, that could potentially enable Karim Benzema to depart the Santiago Bernabeu. While this transfer might be rather fanciful, the 29-year-old has been targeted by Arsene Wenger for a lengthy period, and his goal-scoring record is utterly sensational.
In 365 games for Real Madrid, Benzema has scored a staggering total of 180 goals, almost a ratio of a goal every two games. While it would be a difficult transfer to conclude, the arrival of Benzema – a player of great repute – would augment the quality of Arsenal’s attack.
Alvaro Morata
The 24-year-old looks set to depart Real Madrid due to a lack of first-team involvement. Despite scoring a whopping total of 20 goals last season, Morata was predominantly utilised as a rotational option, used whenever Zidane required attacking reinforcement. Juve’s former striker is allegedly keen to work with Antonio Conte. Therefore Arsenal would have to compete with the champions if they were to sign Morata.
Morata is highly regarded for his excellent ability to retain possession of the ball and bring other attacking players into the game. He’s also a proficient finisher and offers significant threat when counter-attacking.
Do you agree with our choices? Let us know Arsenal fans!
