Arsenal: 3 reasons Luka Jovic should top Aubameyang replacement list

Goals

It’s his thing. Luka Jovic is a premium goal scorer who even from a young age showcased an ability to finish that some veterans would kill for. That’s the thing with Jovic—whatever the numbers say, wherever they drop off or dry up, he is a class finisher.

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The Gunners have that in Aubameyang, but Lacazette’s confidence monster often saps him of his ability to put the finishing touches on even the most simple attacking plays. Not that Jovic would be immune to such confidence problems, but knowing that he is, at his core, a stone-cold finisher will help alleviate any doubts.

Nketiah, too, has that foundation of being a quality finisher. Just look at the number of goals he scored growing up. But Nketiah is still more of a project than Jovic would be. The fact that Jovic showcased his talent at Frankfurt in the Bundesliga is proof that he has what it takes.

It’s not that he just can’t score anymore, it’s that Real Madrid don’t give him the chance too. He has still produced three goals in his measly 392 minutes of play.

Finally, the big one.