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The striker Arsenal SHOULD sign before deadline day

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Bafetimbi GomisArsenal need to sign a striker, right? That’s what everyone is expecting before the summer window closes tomorrow evening (6pm), and things could get chaotic as time draws nearer to deadline day.

An audacious move for Karim Benzema has been ruled out by the player himself and now we are being linked with two other massive moves for either PSG’s Edinson Cavani or Napoli’s Gonzalo Higuain. Arsenal will easily have to shell out £50 million+ for either, but should the club be looking closer to home?

While Cavani or Higuain would certainly be welcomed, Arsene Wenger will not panic, nor will he splash the cash for the sake of it – only for the right player will he do so, and Benzema may well have been that player in many of the fans’ eyes.

But why aren’t the Gunners considering a swoop for Bafetimbi Gomis instead?

The 30-year-old has hit the ground running at Swansea since joining them from Lyon last summer, notching up 10 goals in 36 total appearances, and has already hit four in four so far this term.

The French forward has certainly stepped up his game since and leading the line impressively for Garry Monk’s side since the departure of Wilfried Bony to Manchester City this summer.

Known for his strength, intelligent finishing and aerial ability, Gomis is believed to have a £7 million buyout clause in his current contract at the Liberty Stadium and would certainly be a coup for Arsenal, or any other club keen on his services for that matter.

Gomis already has Premier League experience under his belt and has already shown he can mix it with the big boys of the league

£7 million for a goal-scoring France international makes perfect sense and remains a realistic striking target for Arsenal to consider before the window shuts tomorrow afternoon.

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18 comments

  • gunforever says:

    can somebody tell me the.difffernce btn Girioud and cavani

  • Rob says:

    We cannot say much about Cavani because we don’t know much about him. Giroud has no form at any time. He makes school boy errors and scores by accident. He misses easier chances and scores difficult ones. Out of form all the time.

  • KELLY says:

    What this man his still waiting for now? If arsene wenger did not buy any players today! He should forget about trophy because giroud his not a good sriker. Up gunners

  • Alex says:

    There is no great difference between Cavani and Griroud other than name and price. Stats are similar.
    Swansea say they will not sell Gomis regardless of buyout close and he certainly is not an improvement on Giroud. I can see Giroud scoring a hat trick anytime soon can’t you?

  • John says:

    lets not always cry of bringing in a striker . Instead should atimes question the tactics of using Giroud as a Lone striker in the Arsenal formation. Which also makes things Difficult for Him .

  • Dayo says:

    Wenger is a stubborn coach.

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