Arsenal failed to land a top striker over the summer, but the club are already preparing to sign one when the winter window opens.
The likes of Karim Benzema, Gonzalo Higuain and Edinson Cavani were all linked with a move to the Emirates during the summer, but nothing materialied. Many thought Arsene Wenger would pull something out of the hat on deadline day, but fans were left disappointed.
However, it was revealed after the summer window closed that the Gunners did make their interest known in Juventus forward Simone Zaza, but they were unable to get a deal done in time.
But reports on the net now suggest Arsenal will go back in for the Italian with a £22 million offer in January.
The 24-year-old only signed for Juve this summer after two successful seasons with Sassuolo previously, but he is behind Alvaro Morata, Paulo Dybala and Mario Mandzukic in the striking pecking order.
And with Euro 2016 just around the corner, Zaza could be tempted to make the switch to Arsenal, if it meant receiving regular first-team football.
Wenger will be criticised for his failure to sign a striker in the summer window, especially after hearing Danny Welbeck will be out of action until Christmas, but the Frenchman could redeem himself if he manages to sign one in during the winter – if of course we are still in with a shot of winning the Premier League title.
many people have a misconception that all depends on prominent striker at Arsenal. I do not think so, because I clearly see the real reasons for the problems of Arsenal. Firstly, it is the nature of Wenger. It is no longer enough ambition, he’s tired man, it is not a fire. Second, it does not see traditional weaknesses in the game of Arsenal for many years, especially the last two to three years. Arsenal does not move enough, leaving large areas of the opponent does not press, not able to implement a tougher game when necessary. I got tired of me watching the Arsenal players run after the opposing players and wait for them what he would do. This style of play already reflect Sanchez and Cazorla. They spin like a top in front of the box. So does Ozil and Ramsey. Giroux is too soft, can not keep the ball back to the opponent’s goal. It’s like steak chew without teeth. The goal against Newcastle was lucky Manchester City have scored at least four goals in this situation with a player more. No practicality, endurance sports and anger, especially when finisher. everything is very spilled, circumstances and impractical in female romance. So will. Benzema we do not need, Cavani would be a good choice because it is sharp. Petr Cech is also not what we needed. Wenger had to buy Krull, a fantastic and ambitious goalkeeper. it is full of errors and variations, and this is a reflection of the character of Wenger. He is now an adult and has to go home to the family…