Thierry Henry He remains one of the best players of all time, if not the best of all time Premier League After his time in North London with Arsenalgiving fans countless memories during his time as a player.
French At a cost of only £11 million Back in 1999, a fee that turned out to be a bargain given his goalscoring exploits during his time as a Gunners.
Henry managed to do it He scored a total of 228 goals During his time in the capital, the most of any player in the club's history, he managed to reach double figures in all but one season during his first eight years at the club.
His time is under Arsene Wenger It was full of moments of magic helping his compatriot Obtaining two titles in the Premier League And three FA Cup victories – along with two Player of the Year awards, cemented his place in Arsenal folklore forever.
Fast forward to 2024 and the current president Mikel Arteta He would certainly do anything for a player with similar qualities to the fan favorite, and he'll likely get that one star come January.
Arsenal are planning a January move for the French star
According to Football Insider. Arsenal are targeting a loan deal in January To sign the Paris Saint-Germain striker Randall Cole Moane To help boost their title ambitions at the end of the campaign.
The Frenchman has been allowed to leave the Parisians ahead of the next window to help him get valuable first-team minutes after struggling to make an impact in Ligue 1 of late.
Huge expectations have been placed on the 26-year-old's shoulders After a transfer worth 76.4 million pounds sterling Back in the summer of 2023, but he has managed just 11 goals since his big-money move.
However, he could provide a solid short-term option for Arteta, as he looks to soften the blow of losing Bukayo Saka, after the Englishman… Excluded for up to two months After suffering a hamstring injury against Crystal Palace.
Kolo Mwani can operate in any of the three attacking forward roles, providing the extra depth and quality needed if the club is to surge towards the top over the coming months.
He would also provide an upgrade to one current first-team option who ultimately failed to make the impression many had imagined following his blockbuster move to the Emirates.
Why Kolo Mwani would be an upgrade over Jesus at Arsenal
Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus He moved to north London in the summer of 2022, aiming to give Arteta the quality he wants at the top of the pitch.
for him A move worth £45 million He has generated huge excitement among the fanbase, but so far, the former Manchester City striker has only scored goals 25 times in 92 matches During the two and a half years he spent as an artilleryman.
The 27-year-old has He only scored twice In the league during the 2024/25 season, the central area of the pitch is undoubtedly the area that requires the most attention before January.
The Paris Saint-Germain striker, who was previously nicknamed “star“For the German legend Lothar Matthäus, it has also been compared to Club legend Henry By the Bundesliga website – making him an exciting addition if he gets close to his performance levels.
“Just like Kolo Mwani, legendary French striker Henry began his career impressing with his pace and trickery out wide before being repurposed as a centre-forward. Both players also registered a mark of almost 6'2″ and put up very similar numbers. .
“Kolo Mwani also has a poor dribbling technique and tremendous speed which were hallmarks of Henry’s style – especially at a young age.”
Any deal for Kolo Mwani would provide the extra quality the Arsenal coach has been wanting of late, producing numbers that Jesus simply couldn't match during the opening months of the season.
He has managed a higher goals per game ratio than the Brazilian as well Complete more pick-ups per 90Which makes him a useful fit across the frontline should the deal go through.
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How do Kolo Mwani and Jesus compare so far in 2024/25 |
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Statistics (per 90) |
first class |
Issa |
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Games played |
10 |
14 |
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Goals were scored |
2 |
2 |
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Matches for each goal |
5 |
7 |
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Accuracy of shooting on target |
40% |
33% |
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Receipts completed |
1.8 |
1 |
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Success in decision making |
50% |
25% |
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Antennas won |
75% |
31% |
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Statistics via FBref |
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However, it is his ability to win volleys that could prove crucial, as he vastly outclasses Jesus in such a department, potentially giving Arteta the extra focal point that his side have sorely lacked since the Spaniard's arrival.
With any transfer likely to only be on a temporary basis, it could be a free hit for the club to bet on the Frenchman, and they would potentially reap the rewards if they decide to do so, with only the reported sum being paid. Wage: £202,000 per week.
Kolo Mwani will certainly provide the extra quality needed at the top of the pitch, while also providing depth to soften the blow of losing the team's most important player in Saka.
