Flashscore reported that Arsenal are considering moves for both a wide forward and a centre-forward in 2027 as they assess their goal threat. The outlet said the club are preparing to continue their search for attacking reinforcements, with January and summer moves both under consideration.
Wide forward remains a priority
According to Flashscore sources, Arsenal failed to land a new wide attacker during their previous recruitment push, despite exploring opportunities involving Morgan Rogers, Vinicius Junior and other high-profile targets. Flashscore reported that Arsenal still believe the wide forward position needs addressing.
Debate over the centre-forward role
Flashscore reported that there is an increasingly intriguing debate developing around the centre-forward position. Neither Kai Havertz nor Viktor Gyokeres has provided the consistent goal threat expected. Flashscore reported that Arsenal have had internal discussion over whether they need another striker to take the team to the next level. Flashscore also reported that doubts are growing over how much faith to continue placing in Gyokeres, although no final decision has been made on his future.
Names under consideration and timing
Names linked with a potential move include Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez and Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi. Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi has also begun to emerge as an option. Arsenal have the financial capacity to strengthen in both positions if they decide that is the best course of action. Two major attacking signings in January would be difficult to complete, particularly given the premiums attached to established players in the mid-season market. Arsenal's status as Premier League champions could also inflate asking prices, with selling clubs aware of their need for goals. The possibility of January activity is genuine, even if spreading their business across two windows remains the more realistic scenario.
Recent scoring form
Both goals in Saturday's victory came from defenders. Havertz has not scored since facing Chelsea at the beginning of September, and Gyokeres is still searching for his first goal of the campaign. Eberechi Eze and Declan Rice scored the goals in a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich. Noni Madueke found the net against Nottingham Forest. Eze, Jurrien Timber and Bukayo Saka were on target against Lille, while Bruno Guimaraes and Riccardo Calafiori scored against Leeds United. Arsenal drew a blank in their 3-0 defeat to Brighton before the international break.