Arsenal are being linked with a number of strikers this summer, as Arsene Wenger looks to strengthen his side ahead of next season’s campaign.
The three forwards that Arsenal are reportedly eyeing up and keep making the headlines are Karim Benzema of Real Madrid, Porto’s Jackson Martinez and Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain, with the trio all said to be available this summer.
But out of the three strikers mentioned, which one would you like to see Wenger bring to the Emirates?
Well if you haven’t an answer yet, here is a look at the trio and their current positions at their respective clubs.
Higuain:
The 27-year-old is thought to want Champions League football next season after Napoli failed to qualify for the top European competition.
Arsenal were keen on the Argentine before he joined the Italian side in 2013, where he has become their focal point in attack. In his two seasons at the club, Higuain has so far made 88 appearances in all competitions, scoring 51 goals and also contributing 21 assists along the way – impressive stats to say the least.
Arsenal supposedly tabled an opening offer of £29.4 million for the Argentina international, but Napoli want at least £36.4 million for their star striker.
Arsene Wenger has splashed this amount of cash in the past couple of seasons on Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez, and if he wants to give Olivier Giroud a run for his money upfront, then Higuain would certainly do that. He is a proven and prolific goalscorer, something many Arsenal fans believe we currently lack.
Martinez:
If goals is what Wenger wants to add to his side, then Martinez is the man for him. The Colombian is recognised as one of Europe’s finest strikers, netting a sensational 84 goals in 109 total apps for Porto since joining the Portuguese side three years ago.
However, unlike Higuain or Benzema, Martinez is strictly a poacher, a fox-in-the-box, a striker who is paid to be in the right place at the right time. He knows where the goals in but finds it hard to track back or make assists. His movement isn’t the best either, which is what you need if you want to succeed in the Premier League.
If u hardly assist it means u hardly pass the ball. So martinez isn’t ok. Benzemer doesn’t have the strenght needed. Huguain can be managed. But i did prefer walcot.