Arsenal target superstar winger in January to replace Gabriel Martinelli

Arsenal target superstar winger in January to replace Gabriel Martinelli

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 12:46 - 13.11.2024

Mikel Arteta has reportedly identified an elite January target to replace the inconsistent Gabriel Martinelli and provide a boost for the Gunners' season.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is reportedly searching for an elite-level winger to boost the Gunners' title charge in the second half of the season.

Arsenal have failed to get consistent output from the likes of Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling, prompting Arteta to look elsewhere.

Bukayo Saka remains the only consistent threat for Arsenal, and there is a noticeable drop in performance levels when the 23-year-old is unavailable.

Arsenal plotting January move for West Ham's Kudus

According to Football Insider, Arteta is targeting West Ham winger Mohammed Kudus as a big-money arrival and improvement on the likes of Martinelli and Trossard.

Mohammed Kudus celebrating his goal for West Ham against Freiburg in the Europa League | IMAGO

Kudus has been one of the Premier League's best wingers since arriving from Ajax last summer, and would instantly be viewed as an upgrade on Arteta's existing options.

Martinelli scored against Chelsea on Sunday, but that was only his third goal in 12 games this season, following a season where he only managed 7 strikes in 45 games.

The Gunners return to action with a clash against high-flying Nottingham Forest after the international break,

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