The Gunners look set to invest in a new striker as the January transfer window draws closer with manager Mikel Arteta keen on adding an attacking threat.
Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak and Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres were high on the shopping list however Italian outlet CalcioMercato reports the Gunners sent scouts to watch Retegui in action in November and have been highly impressed.
They were in attendance for Atalanta's 6-1 Champions League win at Young Boys with the striker bagging a brace which has helped him to 14 goals in all competitions this season.
He is the leading scorer in Serie A and could be a smarter move as Manchester United reportedly chases Gyokeres and Barcelona maintain their interest in Isak who scored a hat trick against Ipswich Town at the weekend.
Arsenal remain third in the Premier League following their 5-1 win at Crystal Palace on Saturday and despite their excellent performance, Arteta spoke recently about how the January window could be the perfect time to improve his side.
“The window gives us an opportunity to strengthen the team if we feel that is needed and we feel that we have the capacity to do that as well.
"We are on it and just have to assess the situation because it is changing every week. At the moment not for the better, but I'm positive that in a few weeks we're going to be in a better place."
Ubong12
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Would be a good signing but i don't trust Arteta to bring in a striker in Jan, esp the form of Jesus and Arsenal are winning games
Ubong12
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Atalanta striker is not better than Gabriel Jesus
He's a better finisher than Jesus bro, trust me, if you don't know much about him let me quickly tell you he plays like Alexis Sanchez
nelson50
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Atalanta striker is not better than Gabriel Jesus
codabcdnr
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Arteta he will go for Rusford over Isak
miguelbumba
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Isak is the answer
rezcinopyz
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more money for good player not cheap with poor performance that's rubbish it too long arsenal won the title
diebkmrtz
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God go punish arsenal if they sign him. We need a good striker not an average one
gattuso675
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At first I thought it was Fabregas
suhbkmnsty
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Common Areta, get an established striker. You buys of Havertz, Merino have been pathetic. Pay up and get the best
Sashakyngz
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l dont know wat they smoke at the emirates why let Isak out of the question and pick those who aint better than him
GunnArs
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What do u expect once it's Arteta in charge of Arsenal?
you got my like you seem to be a sad person who need it 🤗
ExiledDon876
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who is this Retegui? if he is the leading scorer in Seria A, how come we haven't being hearing about him like Ademola Lookman? Mikel Artera and Arsenal should bring out the money and sign a quality top striker
STFU and learn di game clown
lutbilmory
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What do u expect once it's Arteta in charge of Arsenal?
Abbajd
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it is understood that in this january window period it is very difficult to get the players you want but Arsenal should try to sign a quality striker and a right wing to cover for the injured star man Bukayo Saka , if Arsenal fails to get those players then competing for the tittle will be out
And arteta's arrogance will not allow him to do the needful
Lidbeklruy
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it is understood that in this january window period it is very difficult to get the players you want but Arsenal should try to sign a quality striker and a right wing to cover for the injured star man Bukayo Saka , if Arsenal fails to get those players then competing for the tittle will be out
rayelpst
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sell two players and buy best striker
Lubepuyz
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for me Isak is the best center fowrd in the world right now,that guy is clever and he doesn't miss the target l,his ball control is out of this world
Mencdikuyz
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who is this Retegui? if he is the leading scorer in Seria A, how come we haven't being hearing about him like Ademola Lookman? Mikel Artera and Arsenal should bring out the money and sign a quality top striker
Abbajd
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God go punish arsenal if they sign him. We need a good striker not an average one