Arsenal brought Raheem Sterling from Chelsea transferred on deadline day this summer to complement with Gabriel Jesus but they are still looking for a new striker who can give them long-term security in the number nine position.
Inter Milan's Marcus Thuram has been revealed to have caught the eye with his fantastic start to the season and, having also previously been linked with Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic, the 27-year-old is the latest name on their radar. according to Caught Offside (h/t Inter Live).
Thuram has already scored four goals and provided three assists in six Serie A games for the Nerazzurri and is valued at just £54 million. at Transfermarkt. Mikel Arteta is happy to cheapen a potential deal by offering Takehiro Tomiyasu, who was signed for £20 million in 2021, and the report adds that the full-back is “appreciated” in Italy for having previously played for Bologna.
The Japan international has been limited to the sidelines in recent months and as a result, the 25-year-old could be open to a new challenge that could open the door for him to return to Serie A.
Meanwhile, Arsenal would also be strengthened by the addition of a powerful striker who can guarantee goals and assists wholesale.
A dream scenario for 2025
Tomiyasu's contract with Arsenal runs until June 2026, so next summer would present Arsenal with the perfect opportunity to offload him and avoid the risk of losing him on a free contract the following year.
Thuram would be a fantastic addition to the team next summer if Gabriel Jesús indeed misses one more season. Arsenal are also unlikely to make Raheem Sterling's loan permanent, so signing Thuram would also add cover on the wing.
If the Frenchman were to become Arsenal's starting striker, it would be free Kai Havertz play in a deeper midfield role so that Arteta had another versatile option in his team.
It will be interesting to see if Thuran is willing to leave Internazionale, where a promising sporting project is being developed, but the first division It remains a dream destination and a move to Arsenal would certainly be a tempting proposition for the attacker.
