It says something of Mikel Arteta's insatiable hunger for success that he hopes Arsenal will ring a few changes in the January transfer window, despite the remarkable progress that his side have made this season.
The Premier League table-toppers spent a bucketload last summer, Arteta and the club's new technical director Andrea Berta having added to an elite crop after three years of finishing second in gruelling title battles.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta applauds fans after the match
However, Viktor Gyokeres has flattered to deceive at number nine, while £67m recruit Eberechi Eze has only impressed in flashes.
More sharpness is needed from the Gunners, with Manchester City (and Aston Villa) breathing down their neck.
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Manchester City have Erling Haaland as their striker. He has scored 19 times in the Premier League this season, eight more than Igor Thiago behind him. Arsenal's top scorer is Leandro Trossard with five goals.
Arsenal are in a fantastic position, and Arteta cannot allow any slip-ups this season. With this in mind (and with Man City on the verge of signing Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth), it might be worth using the winter window to the Londoners' advantage.
Arteta has already confirmed the Emirates side are "actively looking" at potential deals this month, so perhaps they should consider AC Milan's Rafael Leao, a long-term target who is riding the crest of a wave in Italy.
AC Milan's Rafael Leao celebrates scoring their second goal
Last month, it was made known that Arsenal had made the Portugal international a top target ahead of 2026, though any deal will fall into the ballpark of £75m.
Electric-paced and versatile, Leao has recently reinvented himself as a prolific number nine, and he could help dynamise the Gunners frontline, said to even be keen on a move to north London if the opportunity arose.
Why Leao would be an upgrade on Gyokeres
Long have Arsenal been linked with Leao, whose efforts in Italy over the past several years have established him as "one of the best left wingers in the world", as has been asserted by analyst Ben Mattinson.
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But he's developed under Massimiliano Allegri this season, placed in a central striking berth. This has led to seven goals and an assist from only 13 matches in all competitions, with the manager saying that his talisman "has genius" in his play, and that his predatory instincts in the final third make him an interesting central option.
Leao is still a physical and athletic force, ranking among the top 5% of strikers in Serie A this season for progressive carries per 90, as per FBref.
A carry is considered progressive if the ball is moved towards the opponent's goal at least 10 yards from its starting point or is carried into the penalty area.
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Arsenal have Gyokeres at the spearhead, but the Swedish striker has left much to be desired since moving to the club from Sporting Lisbon, losing 66% of his duels and 79% of his dribbles in the Premier League, as per Sofascore.
Former Milan coach Stefano Pioli once remarked that Leao is like "the early Thierry Henry", starting his career out wide before drifting into a focal goalscoring role, one which has paid dividends this season.
Henry, of course, is one of the greatest players in Premier League history, and probably the most iconic Arsenal star of all time. His fleet-footed running and incredible close control married up with deadly finishing that led Arsene Wenger to riches.
If Arsenal and Arteta can land even half the player in Leao, then there's plenty of reason for fans to get excited.
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres
For now, we wait for any developments in Arsenal's January transfer plans, but the interest in this snappy star is genuine, and he would surely be interested in moving to north London and becoming a leading man for one of the most exciting projects in Europe.
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Arsenal secured their fifth Premier League win on the bounce against Bournemouth on the south coast.