According to the Diari de Girona (via SportWitness), Arsenal is one of the clubs interested in signing Girona striker Artem Dovbyk during the summer transfer window.
The Ukrainian star had a fantastic 2023/24 campaign with Girona in Spain. He scored 25 goals and provided another 10 assists as the La Liga team qualified for the Champions League against all odds. His development has caught the attention of several European clubs, including Arsenal, who could approach signing him.
Girona newspaper They claim the Gunners are testing the waters regarding a transfer, but Girona remain firm in their stance. They are reluctant to part ways with the 26-year-old unless they receive a fee close to his release clause, which ranges between £34m and £42m. Arsenal could face competition from Atlético Madrid and Napoli.
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The Gunners were keen to sign Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig earlier this month, but the striker decided to remain with the Bundesliga side by signing a new long-term contract. The club are now looking for alternatives and Dovbyk could be a potential target due to his impressive goalscoring exploits for Girona.
The Ukrainian is a traditional striker who stands out for his position in the box. He had a fantastic shot on goal. 28% conversion rate in the Spanish League last season, which is much better than anyone in the Arsenal team last season. Kai Havertz He was the Gunners' best in this department with a conversion rate of around 19% in the league.
The aforementioned price tag should not hamper the Gunners, but the big question is whether Dovbyk will agree to a move to north London, where he may not be assured of a starting spot. With Havertz's departure from the No. 9 position this year, any new striker could have to compete for places with the German next season. Dovbyk might prefer to stay in Girona, where he is guaranteed to start every game and also has the chance to play in the Champions League.
