Arteta gives update on Arsenal striker search amid Osimhen, Gyokeres links

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal’s leadership is fully united on their summer transfer plans and “very close to achieving” their aim of signing a striker.

The team’s lack of clinical finishing has been a problem all season and was particularly telling in their Champions League defeat to PSG, where they squandered multiple chances.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Arteta addressed the need for a new striker, hinting that a signing is near.

“I understand the narrative [about signing a No 9]. When you create five expected goals but only score one, it’s going to happen. It’s normal,” he said.

“We look at the things with much more data and resources than many people, but a lot of people have very good intuition on what is needed, and it’s good to listen to those opinions.

"We have a very clear vision from the ownership, the owner, and the board, the new sporting director, we are all aligned on what we want to do. We are very close to achieving it - and that’s it."

With Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus sidelined by season-ending injuries in January and February, Arsenal have had to use Mikel Merino as a makeshift striker.

The club has been linked with Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres, and Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen, leaving fans eager to see who’ll join.