Arsenal have been linked to signing Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi this month alongside Liverpool and Manchester City.
The Gunners haven’t signed anyone yet in the January transfer window, and they aren’t expected to make any major signings, however, they could shake up the market somewhat. Recent reports by the Mirror have said that Arsenal are interested in signing Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace in January.
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Liverpool and Manchester City are also said to be keen on Guehi, whose contract at Palace is set to expire at the end of the season. Guehi could leave as a free agent in the summer, but it is understood the Eagles are also willing to sell him in January for an appropriate transfer fee.
Arsenal are linked, which is strange considering their immense squad depth at the centre-back position. If the Gunners are prepared to spend in January, they should use their funds elsewhere.
Arsenal should sign clinical Serie A striker instead
Viktor Gyokeres has struggled since joining Arsenal from Sporting CP, as he has netted just five goals for the Gunners. If they are to win the Premier League title this season, they need a reliable goal-scorer. Furthermore, they need someone young, as Gabriel Jesus in 28, and will likely leave next season.
Chelsea have recently been linked with Bologna striker Santiago Castro by Italian newspaper Gazetta Dello Sport, as he has impressed in Italy this season, and could become a real star. It is understood that he could cost around £35m, a similar fee to Guehi in the summer, so why would Arsenal go after a centre-back, when they could sign a top-class striker instead.
Castro has been at Bologna since January 2024, and he has since grown into a lethal marksman. He has made 25 appearances this season, scoring six goals, and providing two assists. He can also play as a winger, but is more of a traditional centre-forward, which is exactly what Arsenal need.
He would be great for depth and for extra goals right now, and could also become Arsenal’s first choice striker option in the future.
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