5 strikers Arsenal should target in January transfer window

  • Gunners in serious need of a goalscorer
  • Some realistic options to target
  • The ambitious candidates could be tempted
Mikel Arteta needs to bring in a striker
Mikel Arteta needs to bring in a striker | GLYN KIRK/GettyImages
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3. Omar Marmoush

Omar Marmoush
Marmoush is a man in form this season | Eurasia Sport Images/GettyImages

Omar Marmoush has been in top form for Eintracht Frankfurt this season and would be a brilliant addition for Arsenal. While a natural striker, he can also play out wide or as an attacking midfielder and that versatility would be very much welcomed at the club.

Frankfurt's Egyptian star has 30 goal contributions (18 goals and 12 assists) in 24 appearances this campaign and has massively outperformed his xG of 11.9. Not only has he displayed how clinical he is in front of goal, Marmoush's assists have also shown how much more he can offer.

Similar to David, Marmoush would be a great fit in Arsenal's setup. He has a tendency to drop back and make his influence known in all areas of attack so that would work greatly in the Gunners' favour.

With Marmoush a current target for Manchester City, the Guardian have reported that he would cost them around £50m but it is hard to see Frankfurt letting him go. That price seems doable for the Gunners this window however so with their ambitions for the rest of the season in mind, they must make Marmoush one of their striker targets and try to strike a deal with the German side.

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