Arsenal could offer ‘big name’ player in £67m swap deal
arsenal could offer a “big name” member. Mikel Artetathe squad in exchange for a highly rated striker, such as Premier League The title contenders are looking to solve some of their problems with the breakdown of teams right now.
Arsenal held by Everton in a 0-0 Premier League draw
Despite creating plenty of chances and dominating all aspects of the game, Arsenal were ultimately unable to make it count and failed to score from open play for the third successive Premier League game on Saturday.
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The Gunners were expected to hold off Everton at the Emirates Stadium, but in a disappointing afternoon for Arteta, his side made just about everything that hit the right-hand post on the scoreboard.
Their 0-0 draw was made all the more frustrating as fierce title rivals Liverpool dropped points at Fulham, and the Reds were also held at home as Arsenal failed to capitalize on a rare substitution Arne Slott.
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Arsenal’s next five Premier League games |
date |
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Crystal Palace (outside) |
December 21 |
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Ipswich Town (home) |
December 27 |
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Brentford (away) |
January 1 |
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Brighton (away) |
January 4 |
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Tottenham |
January 15 |
Liverpool’s draw means Arsenal haven’t lost any ground to the Merseysiders, but chances to close the gap will be few and far between, with Chelsea capitalizing after a 2-1 win over Brentford.
“I’m very disappointed not to win the game, because obviously if there’s one team that deserved to win, there’s only one, and that’s Arsenal.” he said Arteta in Arsenal’s 0-0 draw against Everton.
“We didn’t give anything away, we didn’t concede shots, we dominated our game, we didn’t let them run, not even on set pieces. High press, excellent. We got them. We created chances, but the last 20 meters were missing to score goals, which is what you have to do with all the dominance because we have never been able to dominate it like that.
“But at the end of the day you have to try to create the greatest probability of winning. Now that you tie the game, you want more. Even if we win it, we always want more. But there’s not much more I can ask of the guys other than to put the ball in the network”.
In his efforts to find a late goal, Arteta entered £265,000 per week forward Gabriel Jesus over the final 20 minutes, but the Brazilian has failed to make an impact or add to his tally of one-hitters in all competitions this season.
There have been reports that Arsenal are looking for a new centre-forward to ease the pressure on Kai Havertz since Jesus hasn’t been able to be that talismanic 20+ goal per season leader they probably need right now.
Arsenal could swap Gabriel Jesus for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic
A potential Arsenal strike target mentioned repeatedly in this regard is the Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovicas reports continually link the Gunners with a move for the Serbia international.
Another claim has emerged from Italy, as suggested by news outlet Spazio J Arsenal could use Jesus in a swap deal for Vlahovicwith failed striker Arteta heading to Juve and star striker Thiago Motta heading in the opposite direction to London.
Juve will need a ‘big name’ replacement for Vlahovic if the ex-Fiorentina star leaves, and it looks like Jesus would fit the bill. Arsenal are “touching for Vlahovic” as “one of the most credible and aggressive contenders” and are believed to be ready to give the green light to a potential swap deal.
The 24-year-old, who is priced around 67 million poundshe has scored 11 goals in 19 appearances in all competitions.
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