Arsenal are chasing the £80m 'monster' who could salvage their season

When it rains, it pours, and that certainly seems to be the case Arsenal This season.

Over the past week and a bit, Mikel Arteta The team lost two points away from Brighton & Hove Albion Premier Leaguethey lost their first stop League Cup Before the final against Newcastle United, and then, to top it all off, they lost on penalties to Manchester United, who played with ten men in the tournament. FA Cup.

Yesterday's defeat looked like a death blow to the Gunners' chances of winning the title this season, and while there were poor performances all over the pitch from the hosts, the player who has since received the most criticism has been Kai Havertz.

The Germany international has continued his poor form in front of goal since the midweek defeat and wasted a number of great chances to give his side the lead, so recent reports are linking the club with a more prolific striker who could perhaps rescue the team. The season should excite fans.

Arsenal chase free scoring forward

According to A A recent report from The Independent's chief football writer Miguel Delaney is keen on the Sporting Lisbon star Victor Geukeris.

In fact, according to the journalist, the Gunners have a “growing interest” in the Swedish star.

However, fans may want to pump up the breaks somewhat, with Delaney explaining that the former Coventry City player will cost around £80m, a fee the club would prefer to spend in the summer.

It would be a lot of money to spend in the middle of the season, but given the circumstances and the slope the club feels they are on, it is money they will have to spend, as Gyokeres would not only be a massive upgrade for Havertz; He may also be able to save the team's season.

How does Jewkeres compare to Havertz?

So, with Gabriel Jesus looking like he could be out for some time with another serious injury, Havertz is undoubtedly Arsenal's main striker, meaning that if Gyokeris joins this month, the German will be his most important rival.

Unfortunately for the former Chelsea player, despite the good work he has done for the Gunners over the past year or so, he comes a distant second when compared to the Sporting Lisbon star.

For example, in just 30 games this seasonWith a total of 2570 minutes, “The Beast” recorded as Analyst Ben Mattinson called itHe has scored 32 goals and provided six assists, meaning he is currently averaging 1.26 goals per game, or one every 67.6 minutes.

On the other hand, the player number 29 registered for the Gunners He scored 12 goals and provided three assists In 27 matches, for a total of 2,232 minutes, an average of 0.55 participation per match, or a goal every 148.8 minutes.

The comparison continues to be one-sided when we take a look under the hood and examine its underlying numbers.

For example, in almost every metric, the Stockholm-born striker comes out on top, including metrics such as, but not limited to, expected and actual non-penalty goals as well as assists, progressive carries, shots and shots on goal, and scoring actions. Goals, shot creation, successful possessions and more, all for Per 90.

Ultimately, while Havertz has been a valuable goalscorer for Arsenal over the past year and a half, his performances over the past week have made it impossible to ignore the north Londoners' need for a star striker.

So, even though it will be very expensive, the club should bring Geukeris to the Emirates this month.

Not only would he be an instant upgrade for the German, but he could also be good enough to salvage the Gunners' season.