"Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta (Image credit: Getty Images) Arsenal have been rocked by Barcelona's rumoured interest in their target striker. Mikel Arteta is reportedly looking to add a new forward in the summer months, with sporting director Andrea Berta already working behind the scenes to bring his plan to fruition. The Gunners do have Viktor Gyokeres, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus all currently on the books, although the latter's future has been widely discussed over the last 12 months."
"Barcelona's interest comes as legendary forward Robert Lewandowski isn't getting any younger, and at 37, the Catalan giants are naturally starting to look at replacements. Although loanee forward Marcus Rashford can also operate as a striker, reports are unclear as to whether Barca wants to keep him beyond this summer, with his loan deal set to expire in June. Barcelona forward Marcus Rashford (Image credit: Getty Images)"
"The real problem for Arsenal in this back-and-forth battle for the player is that he already plays in Spain and may wish to remain in LaLiga, meaning Berta will have to work harder in terms of what they can offer him. Most players dream of leading the line for Barcelona, truth be told, but when it comes to playing in the Premier League, he already has plenty of experience doing that, having won the competition twice already."
Mikel Arteta is seeking to add a new forward in the summer, with sporting director Andrea Berta working behind the scenes to execute the plan. Arsenal currently have Viktor Gyokeres, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus on the books, though Gabriel Jesus's future has been widely discussed over the last 12 months. Barcelona are assessing replacements for 37-year-old Robert Lewandowski and have Julian Alvarez top of their list. Marcus Rashford's loan situation creates uncertainty for Barcelona's striker options. Alvarez already plays in Spain and may wish to remain in LaLiga, complicating Arsenal's recruitment. Alvarez has scored 40 goals in 86 games for Diego Simeone's side and Transfermarkt values the Argentine forward at 100m (87m).
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