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On what type of striker he is looking for, Arteta said: “He puts the ball in the net, that’s priority number one.
“Goal threat. Any successful team needs enough goal threat in the squad. Without it, you have nothing. You can play good football but you need enough goal threat in the team.
“The other thing is that he has to complement the other people we have, personally and on the pitch, and for that, we need the right profile.
“We need a profile where you can exploit his qualities at the same time as the qualities we already have, so we don’t have to transform our way of playing again to adapt to that specific player.
“He has to have a certain age, a certain level of experience, and he has to be able to come here and play under the pressure of being at Arsenal.”
But what strikers have Arsenal been linked with who fit Arteta’s profile?
Alexander Isak
Isak, 22, is being linked with a big money move away from Real Sociedad this summer.
The young striker hasn’t had as much of a successful season in front of goal as he had hoped.
Isak has had a poor season in front of goal, netting just four timesCredit: GETTY
Isak has four goals in 24 games this term for the Spanish side.
He has a good reputation internationally already, netting nine goals in 33 appearances for Sweden.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Arsenal are also interested in signing Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
And the Gunners have been handed a boost in their pursuit of the striker.
Everton are planning to cash in on Calvert-LewinCredit: GETTY
SunSport exclusively revealed on Saturday that Everton plan to cash in on Calvert-Lewin this summer, with both Arsenal and West Ham interested.
And while he is yet to agree to join Arsenal, Calvert-Lewin also hasn’t reached an agreement with any other club.
That’s according to his agent, as reported by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
They said: “Dominic Calvert-Lewin has not agreed any deal, with any club.
“He is currently working very hard in training and is fully focused on finishing the season strong with Everton.”
Cody Gakpo
PSV Eindhoven star Cody Gakpo can operate out wide on both flanks as well as through the middle.
Gakpo has been enjoying a standout season with a staggering total of 16 goals and 15 assists in 37 matches.
Gakpo can play anywhere across the frontlineCredit: GETTY
According to Voetbal International, the North London club are the likeliest to win the bidding war and land the £42m-rated winger.
He has attracted the interest of some of Europe’s top bidders, such as Liverpool, Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
Lautaro Martinez
Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez almost joined Arsenal’s rivals Tottenham in the summer.
The Argentine ended up staying put as has helped Inter stay in the race to defend their Serie A crown.
Arsenal have reportedly been in contact with Martinez’s representativesCredit: GETTY
But he could move on this summer according to Calciomercato, who are reporting that Arsenal have spoken to Martinez’s representatives with the player facing an uncertain future.
It has been claimed that Martinez could be sold should Inter manage to sign Paulo Dybala on a free transfer when his contract at Juventus expires.
Marcus Rashford
Out of favour Manchester United ace Marcus Rashford could leave the club in the summer.
The England international, 24, is said to be disappointed with his lack of game time this term.
And Arsenal are one of the rumoured interested parties.
Rashford primarily operates out wide on the left but has shown his capabilities of playing through the middle.
Rashford is believed to be disappointed with his lack of game time this termCredit: GETTY
