Arsenal face a transfer storm amid an attacking crisis. Injuries have hit the Gunners hard, leaving fans desperate for a solution.
The club now ponders whether Diego Costa can spark a revival.
William Gallas believes Costa’s personality could uplift Arsenal. The former Chelsea star brings a big character to the squad. He warned that Costa may clash with Mikel Arteta. He added that Costa would likely reject the move because of his past with Chelsea.
Arsenal suffer a severe blow in attack. Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz will miss the remainder of the season. Bukayo Saka also remains sidelined by injury, deepening the crisis.
Against Leicester, Arsenal set up a bold formation. Leandro Trossard led the line, flanked by Raheem Sterling and 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri. Sterling has struggled for minutes this season, while Nwaneri has shown promising development.
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Fans have floated free agent Diego Costa as a potential striker reinforcement. Gallas noted that his big personality might lift the team’s mood in tough times. He also predicted fierce opposition from Chelsea fans should the move materialize.
Costa boasts a notable record from his time with Chelsea. He scored 20 goals and provided 7 assists in the 2016/17 season. Since then, his highest tally has been 8 goals. At 36, he netted only once in 14 Serie A games for Gremio.
Reports from Fabrizio Romano indicate that Arsenal will not chase free agents amid their striker crisis. Midfielder Mikel Merino sparked hope by scoring a brace against Leicester. The Gunners appear to have alternatives in attack that might ease the pressure.
Arsenal are also preparing moves on other fronts. The club is set to bid for promising striker Endrick from Real Madrid. They plan a £150m offer for Newcastle’s Alexander Isak. Insider reports dismiss a move for Harry Kane due to his age of 32. Meanwhile, they edge closer to signing midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad.
