Latest Arsenal striker targets list 2026

Arsenal striker targets Winter 2026—here are the forwards Arsenal wants to sign in the Winter transfer window of 2026!

Arsenal striker targets Winter 2026? Strikers Arsenal wants to sign? Here, we look at the latest rumors and news about strikers Arsenal is linked with and that are on the Arsenal striker targets list.

So far, Arsenal’s latest signings have not included many strikers this transfer window in 2026.

We point out wingers and strikers Arsenal are interested in and considered on top of the Arsenal striker targets this Winter transfer window.

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Strikers Arsenal want to sign—who is on Arsenal’s striker target list for this Winter transfer window of 2026?

According to Arsenal Insider, Arsenal will probably pursue a left-sided attacker in 2026. Andrea Berta acquired eight players during the summer transfer window, spending more than £250 million. Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze, and Martin Zubimendi all joined the North London club for more than £50 million, while Viktor Gyokeres became the club’s most notable acquisition for £63 million.

The Gunners would think about going back into the market in eight months to find a more natural left winger because they are not ready to sit back and enjoy their success. Although both Madueke and Eze had strong beginnings to their Arsenal careers, neither player has consistently excelled off the left throughout their careers. Eze has often been more menacing in a centre role, whereas Madueke has performed well on the right.

Apart from the fact that these players could be square pegs in round holes on the left, the fates of Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard are also questionable. Next summer, if one or both of them depart Arsenal, a left winger will need to be signed.

5. Kenan Yildiz is one of strikers Arsenal should sign

Potential Cost: €67 million

Strengths: Technical ability, versatility, clutch scoring

Juventus youngster Yildiz is reportedly the subject of “delicate” contract discussions with Arsenal, one of the Premier League’s top teams, according to a report from Caught Offside. Due to his agents’ demands for a pay rise, negotiations for a new agreement have halted.

Mikel Arteta’s initiative is reportedly attractive to Yildiz, and the Gunners are reportedly under contract with his agency, Mendes. If Juventus is unable to keep him with the Italian team, the north London team is ready to act swiftly to recruit him.

Yildiz, who is predicted to win the Ballon d’Or in the future, can play several attacking positions, which might be quite helpful for Arteta. Watch & Bet Football Live =>

4. Jean-Matteo Bahoya remains a dream among Arsenal striker targets

Potential Cost: €70 million

Strengths: Lethal finishing, physical presence, work rate

Journalist Florian Plettenberg of Sky Germany claims that Arsenal is eager to recruit Jean-Matteo Bahoya, a winger for Eintracht Frankfurt. During the summer transfer window, the Gunners hope to bring the 20-year-old attacker to the Emirates Stadium. Last summer, manager Mikel Arteta bolstered his assault, but before the conclusion of the season, he hopes to have more high-calibre recruits.

Bahoya has only scored three goals and provided one assist in 18 games this season, so suitors may be willing to pay less than Frankfurt’s £61 million (€70 million) asking price. Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli, Eberechi Eze, and Noni Madueke are Arsenal’s current attacking options.

3. Antoine Semenyo is a dynamic choice among Arsenal striker targets

Potential Cost: €60 million

Strengths: Pace, finishing, adaptability

Several teams, including Arsenal, have expressed interest in signing Antoine Semenyo. Several elite teams are interested in the Bournemouth attacker, who has been among the top performers in the Premier League this season.

It is quite probable that Antoine Semenyo will depart Bournemouth in January. The Ghana international’s contract contains a £65 million release clause, and given his performances over the past 18 months, he merits a transfer to a larger club.

Semenyo is undoubtedly an Arsenal supporter, and if all the conditions are right, we have no doubt that, like Eberechi Eze in the summer, he would be open to moving to the Emirates.

2. Ayyoub Bouaddi is a versatile option among Arsenal striker targets

Potential Cost: €60 million

Strengths: Consistency, tactical versatility, movement

Arsenal signed Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in an attempt to strengthen their midfield.  They are prepared to spend €45 million for the star and have already made contact with his representation about a January move, according to a report from The Mirror. The French organisation is hesitant to approve the exit, though.

Lille may ask for about €50 million for Bouaddi, and the Premier League teams undoubtedly have the resources to close the deal. The 18-year-old has a bright future and is a quality young player who may eventually make the investment worthwhile. For him, the chance to play in the Premier League may be alluring. But he needs to try to get into a club where he can play on a regular basis.

1. Rodrygo is a rising star among Arsenal striker targets

Potential Cost: €75.2 million

Strengths: Aerial ability, finishing, physical presence

According to reports from CaughtOffside, Arsenal is planning an unexpected attempt to buy Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo during the January transfer window. The forward’s possible availability in the new year is known to a number of Premier League teams; Arsenal and Liverpool are reportedly keeping a close eye on events.

Despite Rodrygo’s inconsistent playing time this season, CaughtOffside claims that Real Madrid is prepared to consider serious bids for him. According to reports, the Spanish club has informed interested parties that, if the price is big enough, they would consider letting Rodrygo go.

The “superstar” Brazilian, who is reportedly making over £350,000 a week on a contract that expires in June 2028, is reportedly being sought after by Real Madrid for about €90 million. Watch & Bet Football Live =>

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