Striker agrees to join Arsenal, with Gunners expected to pay £50m release clause

Arsenal They are now expected to pay the striker's release clause to sign him next year, with the player agreeing to join. Mikel Artetaside already.

Arsenal targets new strikers for Mikel Arteta

Striker Gabriel Jesus had scored just one goal in all competitions before Wednesday night, however £265,000 per week The Brazilian enjoyed a much-needed confidence boost by scoring a hat-trick against Crystal Palace yesterday evening.

Jesus' three excellent touches sent Arsenal into the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup and ended his barren run, giving Arteta some hope that his current options have what it takes to get the team back up the table, as they chase first place. Premier League Title in 21 years.

However, it is important to remember that there have been concerns about Arsenal struggling to break teams down in a lower block overall, and pundits have pointed to the club's need for new attacking options as we approach the second half of the season.

Reliable journalist Charles Watts personally thinks so Arteta needs an 'X-Factor' type player.He is able to produce moments of magic out of nowhere against stubborn defensive sides.

This has led to suggestions that Arsenal are considering new attacking options in Januarywith West Ham striker Mohamed Quddus among the potential targets as we rapidly approach next month's crucial transfer window (talkSPORT).

Interim sporting director Jason Eto'o, who is interim leading the club's recruitment drive alongside managing director Richard Garlick following the resignation of Edu Gaspar, is also believed to be pursuing Barcelona star Rafinha.

Arsenal have been in contact about signing RafinhaAccording to some reports, while there are other suggestions that a new striker is being considered at N5 as well.

Reports throughout the past week have indicated this Arsenal could sign Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic in Januarywith the Serbian's contract expiring in 2026 and the terms of the new deal have not yet been agreed.

Now, according to a report from Spain, it looks like Arsenal could actually be closing in on their first signing of the summer window.

Las Palmas star Alberto Molero has reached a preliminary agreement to join Arsenal

Arsenal have their eyes on Las Palmas striker Alberto Molero As a potential replacement for Martin Odegaard, but the north Londoners have allegedly taken a big step forward in pursuit of his signature.

In fact, a Spanish media source made a sensational claim this week Molero has reached an agreement in principle to join Arsenal Later in 2025, the Gunners are now expected to pay his £50m release clause.

The 21-year-old is viewed as a creative midfielder with the versatility and vision to easily slot into Arteta's midfield, with his performances in La Liga recently attracting the attention of Europe's elite clubs.

However, Arsenal are said to be leading the hunt for Molero. The Spaniard is the star of Las Palmas' attack, having completed more dribbles on average than any of his team-mates in La Liga this season, and he tops his club's list in terms of shots attempted per 90 (Who registered?). Molero was also named a 'silky' attacking player by Football Talent Scout Jacek College.