Arsenal have been linked with several strikers in this transfer window, including Sporting Club De Portugal star Viktor Gyokeres.
Gyokeres was outstanding for Sporting last season, establishing himself as one of the deadliest goalscorers in Europe and leading his side to the title.
Arsenal are in the market for another forward, as they aim to add speed and extra goal threat to their front line, but Mikel Arteta may be more keen on a winger.
However, the sheer quality Gyokeres possesses, as well as his speed as a centre-forward, may make him an appealing option. There is a problem though, and Arsenal are now eyeing up a much less exciting alternative.
Arsenal handed blow in pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres
CaughtOffside have now reported that Arsenal have “baulked” at the price of Gyokeres, not just in terms of the fee Sporting want.
The agents’ commission and Gyokeres’ wage demands have seemingly put Arsenal off a move for the Sweden attacker.
With this in mind, Arsenal have several alternative targets they have been considering, and one is now coveted by both Arteta and Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham Hotspur.
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Arsenal now consider move for Dominic Solanke
The report also revealed that Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke is now on Arteta’s radar for the summer window.
Solanke will cost around £65m, and is also being targeted by Spurs as they seek out a true replacement for Harry Kane.
The 26-year-old had failed spells at Chelsea and Liverpool earlier in his career, but thrived at Bournemouth under Andoni Iraola last season, scoring 19 Premier League goals in 38 matches.
A move for Solanke would be a surprise. At £65m, he is not a level-raising striker, and arguably would not start at centre-forward ahead of Kai Havertz.
Although he brings physicality and an aerial threat, Solanke does not solve Arsenal’s speed issue, where they need another game-breaking attacker who can offer pace in transition to reduce the reliance on Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli.
At 26, Solanke is coming into his prime years, but is not a long-term signing, and despite his strong campaign, there would be huge question marks over how long he can sustain his form.