Arsenal are reportedly intent on signing Fiorentina’s Serbian goal machine Dusan Vlahovic. However, the Gunners have a list of potential replacement targets to pursue if they fail to persuade Vlahovic.
According to Football London, Jonathan David, Alexander Isak and Dominic Calvert-Lewin are all likely options for Mikel Arteta's side this January.
Star forward Jonathan David has continued to grow from strength to strength at Lille. The Canadian forward has a respectable goal tally of 29 strikes in 75 appearances for the French side. David has been in gooform this season, scoring 16 goals in 26 appearances so far.
Alexander Isak is another player linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium. The Swedish forward is enjoying a decent stay at Real Sociedad, scoring 41 goals in 113 appearances. Isak might be easier to sign at the moment, as his poor return of 4 goals and 1 assist from 17 La Liga matches will have negatively affected his value.
At Everton, Dominic Calvert-Lewin has seen his stock rise and is currently considering one of the better English strikers in the game. The Everton striker has a return of 56 goals in 177 appearances for the Toffees.
He has scored three goals in four games in the Premier League this season. Calvert-Lewin would also offer the Gunners a Premier League-tested goal scorer.
Head coach Mikel Arteta recently revealed the club's position in the transfer window this winter, telling the press:
"If it is the right player and we can afford it and we can do what we want to do we will discuss it and make the best possible decision. We are open.”
Reports from Football London suggest that Gunners director Edu met Jonathan David’s agent at the end of December.
Arsenal and Mikel Arteta face midfield worries ahead of Liverpool game
Having allowed Ainsley Maitland-Niles to join Roma on loan earlier this month, the Gunners are set to face a selection headache in midfield against Liverpool.
Over the weekend, Granit Xhaka tested positive for Covid-19. Other key midfielders Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny are currently playing at the Africa Cup of Nations and won't be available for selection.
This leaves Arteta with Albert Lokonga and Charlie Pantino, both of whom have played a combined total experience of 15 games for the first team.
After consecutive defeats to Manchester City (Premier League) and Nottingham Forest (FA Cup), Arteta will need his team to improve their performance against Liverpool.
The Gunners currently sit in the top-four of the Premier League table.
Billy2728
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Mikel Arteta, needs to try to persuade Rashfold for manchester united.
please Rashfold come
lord_henry-14
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even Setien will reject this broke club
😂who are you?
Yebbelmpu
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nah i want Ten Haag or Gaspergini.Patrick is doing good but we have to wait for 2-3 years
even Setien will reject this broke club
Andy_Mac
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nah i want Ten Haag or Gaspergini.Patrick is doing good but we have to wait for 2-3 years
Vieira already has managerial experience. It's his 3rd or 4th season in football management. I'm not sure he really needs another 2-3 years. If he's not ready for the Arsenal job next season, I don't think he ever would be. Erik ten Hag's experience isn't much more in comparison. Gasperini is experienced but he hasn't done much in his managerial career. Maybe he could do well but it's a bit of a risk. Vieira is a respected figure at Arsenal. I think players would look up to him and give 100% commitment.
lord_henry-14
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You should seriously consider Patrick Vieira. He is doing an exceptional job at Crystal Palace. I am confident he will be a much better manager than Mikel Arteta. I'm not vouching for him purely on the basis of his legendary status as an Arsenal player, but I think he has the managerial pedigree to be successful at this level.
nah i want Ten Haag or Gaspergini.Patrick is doing good but we have to wait for 2-3 years
Andy_Mac
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Hopefully he doesn't get a contract
You should seriously consider Patrick Vieira. He is doing an exceptional job at Crystal Palace. I am confident he will be a much better manager than Mikel Arteta. I'm not vouching for him purely on the basis of his legendary status as an Arsenal player, but I think he has the managerial pedigree to be successful at this level.
lord_henry-14
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I'm confident enough that Arsenal will keep Arteta especially after his masterclass last night 😂😂😂💪🏻
Hopefully he doesn't get a contract
Andy_Mac
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How do you know.Are you his agent?
I'm confident enough that Arsenal will keep Arteta especially after his masterclass last night 😂😂😂💪🏻
lord_henry-14
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Even if he gets sacked, he'd want to sign up for a real project, not Project Youth[Crylaugh]
How do you know.Are you his agent?
Andy_Mac
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if he doesn't win UCL he is getting sacked.We all know
Even if he gets sacked, he'd want to sign up for a real project, not Project Youth[Crylaugh]
lord_henry-14
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Tuchel? Really? Stop day dreaming bro [Crylaugh]
if he doesn't win UCL he is getting sacked.We all know
Andy_Mac
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22-23 will be his last year.We will challenge for title in 23-24 with Thomas Tuchel
Tuchel? Really? Stop day dreaming bro [Crylaugh]
kahcntuz
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those who are digging grave for arsenal, surely they shall fall into it one day.
lord_henry-14
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Speaking of midfield controlling games, you should remind fizzbizzie that Arsenal's midfield isn't any better than Man Utd's and yet they still play better football 😏
He is delusional.He doesn't give a shite about others opinion.He thinks he is right all the time
lord_henry-14
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I get your point. You will definitely improve. But challenging for a title? Not under Arteta. I just don't see it. To be honest, Arsenal shouldn't be scrambling for 4th position this season. It should have been comfortable for you to achieve that and maybe push for 3rd position. It's a massive deal for you guys since you aren't having the additional burden of European football. It makes that much more of a difference. The defeat against Man City is 3 points dropped. And next season is going to get much worse for Arsenal particularly if the board continues to back him. The defeat against Nottingham Forest is a reality check. Arteta ain't good enough for Arsenal.
22-23 will be his last year.We will challenge for title in 23-24 with Thomas Tuchel
Andy_Mac
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But if our midfield started controlling games it will just take some burden down.We have White and Gabriel and saliba is coming too.We need one more defender and a back up rb but midfield is the place where most work is needed.I don't rate Xhaka and Partey.We need better midfielders first
Speaking of midfield controlling games, you should remind fizzbizzie that Arsenal's midfield isn't any better than Man Utd's and yet they still play better football 😏
Andy_Mac
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But if our midfield started controlling games it will just take some burden down.We have White and Gabriel and saliba is coming too.We need one more defender and a back up rb but midfield is the place where most work is needed.I don't rate Xhaka and Partey.We need better midfielders first
I get your point. You will definitely improve. But challenging for a title? Not under Arteta. I just don't see it. To be honest, Arsenal shouldn't be scrambling for 4th position this season. It should have been comfortable for you to achieve that and maybe push for 3rd position. It's a massive deal for you guys since you aren't having the additional burden of European football. It makes that much more of a difference. The defeat against Man City is 3 points dropped. And next season is going to get much worse for Arsenal particularly if the board continues to back him. The defeat against Nottingham Forest is a reality check. Arteta ain't good enough for Arsenal.
Dezdemorz
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great 👌 one
lord_henry-14
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Lol let's not get carried away [Crylaugh] If you want to have any chances of competing for a title, firstly sack Arteta, and secondly invest in more defensive options. Only then you have a chance
But if our midfield started controlling games it will just take some burden down.We have White and Gabriel and saliba is coming too.We need one more defender and a back up rb but midfield is the place where most work is needed.I don't rate Xhaka and Partey.We need better midfielders first
Andy_Mac
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He would be massive.He will instantly improve our midfield and if we play 4-3-3 with Youri and Soucek as B2B and Neves as Holding mid it would instantly make us a contender for title.I hope we go for pl players not some like Bruno or Arthur who are not very physical and pøør in Winning aerial battles
Lol let's not get carried away [Crylaugh] If you want to have any chances of competing for a title, firstly sack Arteta, and secondly invest in more defensive options. Only then you have a chance
lord_henry-14
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Tielemans would be a great addition
He would be massive.He will instantly improve our midfield and if we play 4-3-3 with Youri and Soucek as B2B and Neves as Holding mid it would instantly make us a contender for title.I hope we go for pl players not some like Bruno or Arthur who are not very physical and pøør in Winning aerial battles
Andy_Mac
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Tbh I want Youri or Soucek but we are typical Arsenal
Tielemans would be a great addition
iceqiub
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My brother it's you who gonna die wth your pride. Wilshere is already finished
Nice one
PersieDarren007
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We should stop doing business with Lille😮💨 except it’s Renato Sanchez
Gunners4ever❤
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He is a holding mid other two are B2B
We need both tbh.
lord_henry-14
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Yeah they'd be very good options. Rúben Neves is another one.
He is a holding mid other two are B2B
Gunners4ever❤
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Tbh I want Youri or Soucek but we are typical Arsenal
Yeah they'd be very good options. Rúben Neves is another one.
lord_henry-14
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Not really I don't rate him much.
Tbh I want Youri or Soucek but we are typical Arsenal
lord_henry-14
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Not really I don't rate him much.
Same here the only good thing i like about him is that he a very good ball.So that can help us in build up
Gunners4ever❤
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Would you love to see Arthur at Arsenal
Not really I don't rate him much.
lord_henry-14
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Isak is very wasteful. Reminds me of Bamford. Vlahović, DCL or Watkins are the best and most realistic options.
Would you love to see Arthur at Arsenal
wiwbkloyz
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Go all the way for Renato sanches
Cotclmrst
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Arsenal better sign vlahovic int time
Vimbeilop
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arteta and his pride will die one day; wilshere is available and begging to be given a chance; play him in the middle park; lokonga is hopeless; he was the reason for the nottingham goal; patino is light weight tooo; liverpool will score 10 goals; someone should put me on record on this one
My brother it's you who gonna die wth your pride. Wilshere is already finished
Semademz
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arteta and his pride will die one day; wilshere is available and begging to be given a chance; play him in the middle park; lokonga is hopeless; he was the reason for the nottingham goal; patino is light weight tooo; liverpool will score 10 goals; someone should put me on record on this one
towadmtuz
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Talking too much do something straight
sibinoyz
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the second leg must be cancel as well
Gunners4ever❤
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Isak is the best option he also has a connection with Odegaard
Isak is very wasteful. Reminds me of Bamford. Vlahović, DCL or Watkins are the best and most realistic options.
Nubbcopruz
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jack Wilshire can be a solution to our mid
Nubbcopruz
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arsenal is struggling for midfielder and jack Wilshire is available why don't they give him a chance
Nubbcopruz
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lokanga is not good. goal for Nottingham forest was his mistake miss pass. I can't trust him but we don't have alternative . bit don't play pattino with lokanga at same time they are week use a false midfielder with one of them.
redaiklz
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I don't understand Arsenal transfer policy, how on earth will they let Niles live without a proper back up for him?? I hope they do not pay dearly for it.
Billy2728
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Mikel Arteta, needs to try to persuade Rashfold for manchester united.
miwadnpu
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this issue of lokonga and pantino is not going to work at all,Arsenal are going to suffer until party come back.it will be better if they buy midfilder now than striker,i asked my self why on earth did they give nile to Roma yet they don't have enough midfilder
Capeioru
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Play Chambers as holding midfield.
bipepsy
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now you can see lokonga still a boy Elneny and Maintland both players were playing good last season when arsenal won two cups how come arteta bench them for lokonga
bipepsy
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why did you send maitland on loan play chamber as defensive middlefielder
Nohabiortz
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Isak is the best option he also has a connection with Odegaard
haaland is better, he has more connection to OdeGaard
FootballArtist
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It's impossible to improve our performance with Lokonga and Patino in the middle of the park. It's even illogical to ask, never mind to demand that!
Both are not ready yet. We need Renato, Bruno and Arthur Melo. Signing two of these three will be an achievement. And we need to get them asap..
Pezaeip
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sign ISAK and case close