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Semenyo: Arsenal want £50m EPL ace to replace Bukayo Saka

The Gunners want £50m EPL ace Semenyo with 9 G/A in 21 games to replace Bukayo Saka.

Arsenal wants Semenyo to take Bukayo Saka’s place

The Gunners still hoping to make a big impression in this January window. Replacing Bukayo Saka with a highly skilled player from Bournemouth. This is the one transaction they might finalize.

According to Premier Injuries, their head coach has to get his feet wet in terms of moves this month. As it will be months before the England international rejoins the Gunners first squad.

Saka’s injury is severe, as Arteta cleared. And he left his side light at the spot on the field where the 23-year-old performs best.

The North London side has interest in Matheus Cunha of Wolves. But according to CaughtOffside, the North London club chose Antoine Semenyo of Bournemouth. He is on the top of the list to replace Saka.

Many have been pleased by his good form for the Cherries this season. And according to reports, Andoni Iraola’s team are eager to keep him in this month. They value him at about £50 million.

In 21 games, the Ghanaian international has scored six goals and provided three assists.

Although the south coast side doesn’t seem interested in such a move. Liverpool has expressed interest in the forward. They have suggested a trade involving teenage winger Ben Doak.

According to CaughtOffside, the forward is willing to leave. He wants to see himself at the highest level.

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Semenyo’ not the only January signing for Arsenal

Chelsea, Tottenham and Newcastle are reportedly waiting. They want to see what happens in the next few days before showing interest.

Sources say the Spanish coach is considering the addition of at least one new guy. Milos Kerkez, to the Emirates Stadium roster to replace Oleksandr Zinchenko. Along with Kieran Tierney, as both of them are expected to leave during this window. This might produce at least two separate deals between Arsenal and Bournemouth. With addition to other potential deals, the move may happen.

Although the Cherries are not happy to let go of their striker. Manchester United will be the main rival to the team at the Emirates for completing this deal.

Before January, Mikel said they will attempt to sign a striker.

The manager declared, we suffered from an important shortage of “goals, people, and options in the front line”. Further explaining that the team had listed some attackers to acquire this time. As the final ten days of this transfer window closing up.

At this time, Kai Havertz is the one and only striker Arsenal’s coaching staff considers a suitable option. Because Gabriel Jesus has suffered an ACL injury. A meeting was held by Arteta with several men of his squad. In the process of deciding which new face to sign, everyone was present.

Mikel Arteta has identified several attacking players

Arsenal currently has only one recognized striker, Kai Havertz. This is a happening due to Gabriel Jesus’s ACL injury. This will keep the Brazilian player out for a period of twelve months.

Alongside, Arsenal’s interest has importantly extended to players. Such as Wolves captain Matheus Cunha, along with Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig this January.

The North London club certainly requires at least one additional attacker. As they want to compete for trophies. However, it is uncertain whether they will actively go for Sesko. A new forward may give Arteta a chance to perform at the best in the second half of the season. They are still alive in the Premier League and Champions league this campaign.

Mikel admitted that there is movement for arrivals of some new players. Although, he won’t discuss about it currently.

Author’s opinion

There are very few days left for the this transfer window. The Gunners need to act faster and make some signings to compete at the high level to win trophies. Lets see how they take action in making any deals in this winter market.

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