Arsenal It has now set an 'unstoppable' £50m target as its main target for January, with Mikel Arteta He is looking to fill the void left by the injured Bukayo Saka, according to the report.
Arsenal is in hot pursuit of Liverpool
The Gunners maintained their bid for the top spot with an impressive 3-1 win away to Brentford last time out, but Saka's absence could have a major impact on their chances of catching up. Premier League Leader Liverpool, who continues to set the pace.
As such, work has begun to bring in a suitable replacement in the January transfer window, namely Chelsea's replacement Christopher Nkunku He has reportedly become an option, with the 27-year-old set to move to the Emirates Stadium.
Not only is Arteta keen to sign a new winger, he is also interested in bringing in a new striker, despite the recent return of Gabriel Jesus, and the deal is for the Galatasaray striker. Victor Osimhen It is said that it is possible this month.
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GiveMeSport has now dropped a further update on who Arsenal could bring in this winter, with Brentford named Bryan Mbeumo as one of their top targets They are looking to fill the void left by Saka.
However, it could be difficult to get a deal over the line, as the Bees are determined to keep hold of their star player, and his form so far this season means they are now demanding a fee of around £50m to agree to his departure.
Mbeumu moved up the Gunners' target list after watching him in action, and they began to look at how he could fit into Arteta's system at Emirates Stadium. But although Arsenal are very interested in the striker, they are now in great danger of losing his signature.
Mbeumu is going from strength to strength
The Cameroon international has gone from strength to strength since making his Premier League debut in 2021, and is well on his way to achieving his goal. Score the goal In one season for bees during the current season.
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season |
Appearances |
Objectives |
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2019-20 |
42 |
15 |
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2020-21 |
44 |
8 |
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2021-22 |
35 |
4 |
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2022-23 |
38 |
9 |
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2023-24 |
25 |
9 |
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2024-25 |
19 |
11 |
The departure of Ivan Toney could have been a huge blow for Brentford, but the former Troyes man has stepped up to the plate in his absence, earning high praise from Premier League legend Alan Shearer earlier in the season.
Shearer described Described as “unstoppable”, Mbeumo continued his fine form in front of goal against Arsenal on Wednesday evening, scoring the opening goal in a 3-1 defeat at the Gatek Community Stadium.
The Brentford star has proven he is ready to take the next step in his career by signing for a bigger Premier League club, and could be a great addition for Arsenal, but it seems likely that the £50m asking price would be prohibitive.