According to sources close to the Emirates club, Arsenal’s management have decided they can’t afford to wait until summer to address the squad’s goal-scoring struggles, which have threatened their ambitions to reclaim the Premier League crown for the first time since their 2003/04 ‘Invincibles’ season.
Our contacts at FootballTransfers have already revealed that Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran and Brighton’s Joao Pedro are already high on manager Mikel Arteta’s radar.
However, new information suggests that Brentford’s Yoane Wissa has also emerged as a serious target for the North London club.
The 28 -year-old Wissa, with seven goals in just eight games this season, has impressed Arsenal’s recruitment team, who see him as a versatile forward capable of playing across the front three. His contributions have been crucial for Brentford, showcasing the clinical edge Arsenal are currently lacking.
Wissa has an Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) of €16.3 million and a contract that runs until June 2026. Brentford are unlikely to be easily parted with their star man, however, particularly after losing Ivan Toney in the summer to the Saudi Pro Le
