Robin Van Persie, Thierry Henry and Ian Wright are just three of the players who played a major role during their time with Arsenal, all of whom became fan favorites during their time with the Gunners.
However, in 2024, without the emergence of talents such as Bukayo Saka, the club is sorely lacking that focal point at the end of the pitch that could lure Mikel Arteta's side to the Premier League title.
His side came within touching distance of success last season, finishing just two points behind eventual champions Manchester City, despite having the best defensive record in the division.
Erling Haaland has undoubtedly proved to be the difference in the title race, with his 27 league goals leading the blue side of Manchester to their fourth league win in the last five years.
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Arsenal's top scorer was the aforementioned Saka who managed to find the net 16 times, with Arteta crying out for one striker who could deliver 20+ to bolster their bid to end a 20-year drought without a league title in North London.
This team has been linked with many forwards, but they seem to have dropped to one point after missing out on RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko.
Arsenal are preparing a bid for the talented striker
According to Area Napoli, Arsenal are preparing a bid to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen this summer in an attempt to combat their lack of a leading role.
The 25-year-old, who has a £102m release clause, could leave the Italian club this summer, with interest from Arteta's side and French outfit PSG.
However, it is thought that Osimhen would not invoke his exit clause, with Napoli looking to offload the striker. The striker, who scored 15 goals in Serie A last season, is said to want to go to the Premier League.
He will certainly provide the presence that Arsenal have been missing and show an improvement on one player who is currently part of the Gunners squad.
Why Osimhen would be better than Gabriel Jesus
Current Gunners striker Gabriel Jesus has struggled at the Emirates in recent months, missing 16 games in the 2023/24 campaign due to various knee and hamstring problems.
He managed to score four goals in the Premier League, but couldn't come close to the figures of Osimhen, who found the net 15 times in just two outings.
The Nigerian has averaged 0.7 goals in 90 over the past 12 months – almost four times as many as the Brazilian who lacks the clinical type of striker required under Arteta.
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How do Osimhen and Jesus compare in 2023/24 |
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Mathematics |
Osimhen |
Jesus |
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Games |
25 |
27 |
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Goals |
15 |
4 |
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90 goals |
0.7 |
0.2 |
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90 shots |
3.9 |
3.4 |
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Percentage of shots on target |
42% |
35% |
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Aerials won |
44% |
28% |
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Statistics with FBref |
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He also managed to take more shots with 90, putting 42% of his attempts on target – giving Arsenal the added threat they crave and proving to be one of Manchester City's leading forwards.
Arsenal also enjoyed success with crosses and set-pieces, with Arteta's side averaging 4.6 crosses in 90, for a success rate of just 26%, while Osimhen scored 44% in aerial contests adding to the aerial threat the Gunners have been crying out for . the third offensive.
Although he will be a big investment, the Nigerian “monster” as described by commentator Raj Chohan, will provide an alternative at the other end of the pitch, with his qualities greatly enhancing Arsenal's already potent attack.
He would be a great improvement on Jesus, as supported by the table above. Would it be worth spending as much as they did on Declan Rice? With Osimhen having the ability to significantly strengthen Arsenal's chances of ending their Premier League title drought, of course.
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