Arsenal are in direct talks with a £54m striker, but Arteta wants someone else

Arsenal They have approached the £54m striker directly for transfer discussions, but the manager Mikel Arteta In fact he would prefer someone else entirely.

Arsenal are targeting a new striker for Mikel Arteta in 2025

Kai Havertz continues to impress in a makeshift striker role under Arteta, and previously under-performing striker Gabriel Jesus put his confidence into the world of good with an exceptional hat-trick against Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.

However, there is Acceptance within Arsenal that they need to sign a new prolific striker Sometime next year, whether that's January or next summer.

Interim sporting director Jason Eto'o, assisted by managing director Richard Garlick, has been tasked with overseeing Arsenal's recruitment strategy in the absence of former transfer boss Edu – with the influential figure stepping down from his position last month.

Looking ahead to 2025, Eto'o and Arsenal are believed to be examining the possibility of signing a world-class target man who can provide serious returns in the final third – leading to their rumored interest in a few high-profile midfielders.

Some board members are believed to be pushing Alexander Isak's name for the role. The Newcastle United star is said to be nearing the top of the striker's shortlist, as he faces a new contract Several Arsenal bosses are championing Isak as a prime transfer target To deliver

Juventus stars Dusan Vlahovic's representatives have held talks with ArsenalAccording to some reports, while other media sources believe the club may turn to lesser-known strikers such as Spartak Moscow star Manfred Ugalde.

Arsenal's brokers have informed they can sign Ugalde for £25mwhich is the value of the release clause in his contract, and the Costa Rican international player impressed Emirates Stadium officials with his score of 16 goals in all competitions (Boot room).

Two other marksmen linked with a move to north London come in the form of RB Leipzig sensation Benjamin Sisco And the star of Sporting Lisbon Victor Geukeriswith Football Transfers now sharing an interesting update on the club's interest in both men.

Arsenal are in direct talks with Geukeris but Arteta wants Cisco

And he believes so Arsenal are in direct talks with Gyokeris over a potential moveSporting are willing to sell him for around £54m, which is a huge discount Release clause worth £85 million.

The Swede is producing impressive numbers again this season, scoring 27 goals in just 25 appearances in all competitions, but that has not impressed Arteta – who appears to be keener on Cisco.

The latter appears to be Arteta's 'preferred option' and 'priority target' to lead Arsenal's line, and if the club feel he will be available for a transfer this time around, they may apparently try to pry him away from the Bundesliga after failing to do so. Do this in the summer window.

However, if they suffer another setback in their quest for the Slovenian, Arsenal will turn their full attention to Gjukeris.