Arsenal are actively exploring their options ahead of the January transfer window, with manager Mikel Arteta reportedly keen on adding not just a winger but also a striker to his attacking arsenal.
Arsenal considering January move for striker to bolster squad amid Saka’s absence
While much of the buzz has revolved around replacing Bukayo Saka—sidelined for over two months following hamstring surgery—the club is also eyeing reinforcements at centre-forward.
With Gabriel Jesus hitting a rich vein of form recently and Kai Havertz proving adaptable in a makeshift striker role, Arsenal’s immediate options up front seem sufficient.
However, questions remain about their sustainability across a demanding campaign, particularly as the Gunners aim to maintain their Premier League title push.
Among the potential targets, Eintracht Frankfurt’s Omar Marmoush has emerged as a serious candidate. The Egyptian forward is enjoying a stellar season, having racked up 18 goals and 12 assists in all competitions.
Arsenal are believed to have initiated contact with Frankfurt over Marmoush, capitalizing on the player’s unsettled contract negotiations. With a reported price tag of £50 million, the 25-year-old could be a game-changer for Arteta’s side.
Additionally, Arsenal continue to monitor the situation of Napoli loanee Victor Osimhen, whose Galatasaray stint reportedly includes a mid-season break clause.
Osimhen’s potential availability could ignite a transfer battle, though Arsenal are aware of the challenges in securing a prolific striker during the notoriously tricky winter window.
Despite their summer setback in pursuing Benjamin Sesko—who opted to stay at RB Leipzig—Arsenal remain determined to add firepower to their attack.
Sesko, seen as a long-term option, could still be revisited in future transfer windows.
With a grueling January fixture list that includes trips to Brentford and Brighton and a North London Derby at home against Tottenham, Arsenal appear unwilling to leave anything to chance.
The combination of a reliable goalscorer and a versatile winger could provide the depth needed to sustain their ambitions across multiple fronts.
The coming weeks promise to be pivotal as Arsenal weigh their options, signaling their intent to compete at the highest level.
