Muhammad Kudus’ potential arsenal transfer in Jeopardy
Arsenal are reportedly eyeing up the potential transfer of West Ham forward Mohammed Kudus to replace the out-of-form Leandro Trossard.
The Gunners are struggling at the moment and Trossard has been identified as a key weakness in the attacking midfield department after last night’s 1-0 defeat away to Inter Milan in the Champions League.
Kudus could surely be a major upgrade on Trossard after the potential he’s shown in a West Ham shirt, and Arsenal are said to be keen on signing the Ghana international, though one obstacle could be that he’s valued as high as €107m (£89m) by the Hammers, according to Todo Fichajes.It remains to be seen if Arsenal will be able or willing to pay quite that much for a new signing in attack, but Kudus looks like he’d make sense as someone to splash the cash on.
The 24-year-old has been a joy to watch during his time at the London Stadium, having also previously impressed at former club Ajax.
Mohammed Kudus transfer looks a must for Arsenal
With every passing game at the moment, the case for Arsenal going all out for a big name attacking signing in January becomes stronger and stronger.
Mikel Arteta’s side have recently suffered defeats to Bournemouth, Newcastle and Inter without scoring a goal, and more options are surely needed in the final third.
Bukayo Saka is the stand-out man up front for Arsenal, but has played a lot of football for one so young, and surely can’t keep doing everything by himself.
Raheem Sterling joined on loan from Chelsea in the summer but has been underwhelming so far, while others like Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli have also been off the boil.
Kudus would clearly not come cheap, but sometimes you have to pay over the odds if you want go to all the way and win major trophies.
There are no guarantees in football, but Kudus looks like the kind of exciting talent who could take AFC to another level.
Former Arsenal player Adrian Clarke has advised the club to step up their pursuit of West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus as they look to address the absence of Bukayo Saka, who is set to miss a significant portion of the season due to injury.
Saka, a key figure in Arsenal’s campaign, sustained a hamstring injury during the Gunners’ emphatic 5-1 victory over Crystal Palace earlier this month. The England international underwent surgery last week, with the club confirming his long-term absence.
Addressing fans on social media, Saka wrote: “The majority see obstacles, but few see the opportunities. Recovery has begun, and I’m coming back stronger! Thank you all for your messages.”
Kudus, who joined West Ham United from Ajax in the summer, has quickly made an impact at the London Stadium, catching the attention of Europe’s elite clubs. Liverpool are also reportedly monitoring the 23-year-old, particularly as uncertainty surrounds Mohamed Salah’s future at Anfield.
Arsenal’s injury setback comes as they trail Premier League leaders Liverpool in a tightly contested title race. Reflecting on the situation, Clarke expressed optimism about Arsenal’s position as the chasing team this season.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is gearing up for a significant move in the upcoming January transfer window. Over the last two seasons, the Gunners have been fierce competitors for the Premier League title, giving Manchester City a tough run for their money.
Arteta deserves accolades for transforming Arsenal into one of Europe’s top sides while enhancing their defensive organization.
Last summer, the signings of Riccardo Calafiori and Mikel Merino were intended to challenge City’s supremacy. However, a major issue for Arsenal has been their struggle to find a clinical striker, leaving them placed fourth in the Premier League, trailing leaders Liverpool by nine points.
An ex-Arsenal player has urged Arteta to splurge on Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, emphasizing the need for a striker with proven quality. In response to these offensive challenges, the Daily Mail reports that Arteta is determined to persuade the club to activate West Ham’s Mohamed Kudus’ £85 million release clause.
Kudus shone in his debut season with the Hammers, netting 18 goals, although he has only scored twice this season. As Arsenal sits fourth in the league and nine points behind Liverpool, Arteta understands the urgency of addressing this issue.
While Kudus commands a hefty price, thoughts are that he would elevate the forward line, becoming Arsenal’s second-best option behind Bukayo Saka, significantly enhancing Arteta’s attacking choices.