Arsenal draw up three-man shortlist ahead of January transfer window
Arsenal is reportedly scouting four attacking players, including Junior Kroupi and Endrick, to add speed to their forward line. Any potential acquisition may be contingent on selling current squad members, with Martin Zubimendi identified as a likely candidate for a transfer exit.
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Arsenal are assessing four attacking options as Mikel Arteta looks to add more speed and incision to his forward line, according to Independent . The names under consideration are Alex Baena, Endrick, Antonio Nusa and Junior Kroupi, with the club focused on finding the right profile rather than forcing an immediate deal.
The key driver is clear. Arteta "wants to bolster his attack with pace" after a summer that "left his forward line thin". Arsenal's priority is described as a player capable of changing the rhythm of games quickly, with the report stating that Arteta wants "a transition player who can carry the ball up the pitch at pace and also be effective in tight spaces".
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