According to a German media BILD, Arsenal has joined Chelsea in the race to sign Stuttgart forward Serhou Guirassy this summer.
The Gunners recently suffered a major setback and Benjamin Sesko opted to continue at RB Leipzig. Now they are looking for an alternative target and BILD They claim that Guirassy is an option for them.
As well as Arsenal, Chelsea, AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund want to sign the 28-year-old, who has a release clause of between £15m and £17m. Guirassy wants to decide the future of his club before the end of June.
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Arsenal are currently missing a standout striker in their squad. Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Jesus They have been inconsistent. Kai Havertz He had success up front with 9 goals in his last 14 league games, but the Gunners need more competition.
Sesko would have been an ideal long-term signing for the club, but he is no longer available. Guirassy has now become a target. The Guinean was exceptional for Stuttgart last season, with 30 goals in as many games in all competitions.
He was a key catalyst behind Stuttgart's second-place finish in the Bundesliga but appears keen on a bigger challenge for higher wages. Arsenal could be interested in signing him, especially considering the low price of his transfer.
However, the Gunners will surely have competition for his services. Chelsea could make their own offer for the former Rennes. The Blues have also failed in front of goal with mixed performances from Nicolas Jackson.
Milan and Dortmund could also be lucrative destinations for Guirassy. The striker could eventually choose a club where he is guaranteed a starting position. It remains to be seen if Arsenal will offer it to him.
With Havertz's success up front during the latter part of last season, it is not certain that the new striker will start under the coach. Mikel Arteta. He may have to compete for places with the German international next season.
