According Caught offside, Arsenal have their sights set on signing a new striker when the transfer The window opens again at the end of the year.
The Gunners wanted to sign a centre-forward this summer but the board did not make any proposals. RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko was one of the main targets in June but the Slovenian international opted to sign a new contract with the Bundesliga side.
Sesko may not consider leaving until next summer, but Caught offside According to the source, Arsenal could sign a new striker in January. Arsenal will give priority to signing Lille star Jonathan David, whose contract expires at the end of June.
Premier League rivals Liverpool They are also admirers of the highly regarded shooter. Mikel ArtetaAjax have identified striker Brian Brobbey as an alternative should they fail to sign the Canadian international this winter.
Promising forward
David has been one of the most consistent strikers in the French top flight, scoring an impressive 26 goals for Lille last season, helping them qualify for the World Cup. Champions League through the play-offs.
Despite this, he has not yet confirmed his future with the club. There has been a lot of talk about David being able to sign for the Premier League and we would not be surprised if Arsenal or Liverpool signed him in January.
The 24-year-old is valued at £42million. Transfer market at the moment, but could be available for a significantly lower price this winter as Lille might not want to lose him on a free transfer.
David would fit into Arsenal's style of play as he is good with the ball at his feet and has the ability to create chances. As well as being a striker, he has played on the wing and in attacking midfield throughout his career.
He has the versatility that manager Mikel Arteta likes so much. Arsenal could take advantage of Lille's difficult position to get him. Liverpool could be their main rivals, having signed only one outfield player this summer, Federico Chiesa.
