In order to get Arteta to look his way, Arsenal’s old flame, who can’t stop scoring in 2023, has done everything
What do you think of the Arsenal offence? We now know that Gabriel Jesus is the starting striker, with Eddie Nketiah and Leandro Trossard serving as backups (as needed). And, lest we forget, Flo Balogun, who is scoring freely in Ligue 1 for Stade de Reims, will be back at the Emirates this summer, bolstering Arsenal’s attack. That again, one may contend that Arsenal is already strong and does not require spending millions to enhance its attacking position.
Surprisingly, it seems like everyone is expecting Mikel Arteta to sign a striker this summer. Although the identity of this striker is unknown, Steve Kay believes he knows who it might be. According to the Football Transfers journalist, Ollie Watkins is the Villa Park player that Arsenal is considering bringing to the Emirates this summer. The 27-year-old appears to have regained his form in front of goal with 12 league goals this calendar year; his identity is unknown, but Steve Kay believes he knows who it could be.
He thinks that Arsenal is planning to sign Ollie Watkins away from Villa Park this summer and bring him to the Emirates. The 27-year-old appears to have regained his scoring touch with 12 league goals this calendar year; he is the PL’s leading scorer in 2023. Watkins seems prepared for a transfer to a major league club given the way he has been performing under Unai Emery and the goals he has been scoring—not that Villa isn’t a major league team.
Could Watkins’ next stop be Arsenal? Exactly why not? Watkin’s contract with Villa expires in 2025, thus Unai Emery would want to re-sign him to a new, long-term agreement. Arsenal should hope that strategy fails. If it doesn’t and Arsenal decides to go for him, they won’t have to spend a fortune because he might be up for a fair offer.
There is no denying that adding Watkins to Arteta’s squad might be problematic for European clubs that will play Arsenal in the Champions League as well as Premier League sides. Even though a Jesus-Watkins onslaught would be effective, Nketiah or Balogun might have to leave.
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