Viktor Gyokeres is back among the goals, and that can only be a good thing as far as Arsenal are concerned, with the 27-year-old shaking off a quiet Wembley outing by stealing the show for his country on Thursday night.
Sweden, considering their stellar pool of attacking talent, were one of the disappointments of World Cup qualifying, although Gyokeres has steered Graham Potter's side one step closer to the United States, following his statement hat-trick against Ukraine in their midweek semi-final play-off clash.
With just 16 goals in all competitions back at club level, only 11 of which have come in the Premier League, it hasn't quite been the debut campaign that was expected for a man who hit 97 in just 102 games back at Sporting CP.
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Having spent roughly £64m to prise from the Lisbon side, do the Gunners rip it up and start again this summer, or could they instead fashion a new-look forward line to get the best out of him?
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Mikel Arteta's men are marching toward the title, but there's no getting away from what's been an underwhelming campaign for the Spaniard's pool of forwards, with Gyokeres the only player to have reached double figures for league goals thus far.
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Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke have scored just eight times between them in the top-flight, while the opposite flank has remained an even bigger issue, with Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli scoring just six goals combined.
The season might end in glory regardless, but there's certainly room for improvement, with recent reports indicating that Arteta and Andrea Berta are already motoring toward potential summer signings.
As reported by TEAMtalk, the Gunners have already made an approach for RB Leipzig sensation, Yan Diomande, having been named as one of the clubs to have held discussions with the player's camp of late.
Valued at €100m (£87m), as per the piece, the 19-year-old appears to be one of the most in-demand young wingers around right now, such is the level of interest in his signature, with Premier League rivals Liverpool said to be in daily contact as they pursue a move of their own.
Sources had previously told Football FanCast that the Reds were actually close to agreeing personal terms with the teenager, ensuring Arsenal will have to move quickly if they are to jump to the front of the queue this summer.
Why Diomande signing could be perfect for Gyokeres at Arsenal
Was it any coincidence that Gyokeres' return to rampant form on Thursday night came back in a 3-4-3 formation, having previously been Ruben Amorim's attacking figurehead in that tactical set-up for Sporting?
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Supported by the speedy Anthony Elanga, the one-time Coventry City star looked back to his best, scoring with all three of his attempted shots, while having been far more involved in play, registering 32 touches of the ball - well beyond his Premier League average of just 18.3 this season.
A key part of the problem back at the Emirates is seemingly a symptom of Arsenal's dominance, with opposition teams dropping off and defending their own box, thus not allowing Gyokeres the freedom to get in behind, just as he did to devastating effect up against a hapless Tottenham Hotspur team in the derby.
What the Swede is in need of then is something of a game-changer alongside him, someone who can stretch a defence with blistering pace and match-winning quality. Enter, Diomande.
Still only 19, the RB Leipzig sensation has enjoyed a real breakout campaign in German football, registering 19 goals and assists in just his first 29 games for the Bundesliga side.
Borussia Dortmund's Daniel Svensson in action with RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande
That includes a return of 17 goal involvements in the league, a better tally than any Arsenal player has achieved this season back at the Emirates.
Previously operating in Spain's second tier with Leganes last term, the Ivorian now looks like a real star in the making, hailed as a "future best winger in the world" by one source speaking to Football FanCast.
Capable of operating on either flank, Diomande could well be that Elanga-style speedster that Gyokeres is in need of alongside him, with the Leipzig gem a real creative outlet too, having created 11 'big chances' in the Bundesliga this season.
His ability to beat his opposite man and drive toward goal should help to free up space for those around him, a la Gyokeres, with Diomande notably averaging 3.3 dribbles per game in his debut year in Germany's top flight.
The Bundesliga might be a different kettle of fish to the Premier League, but the £87m man has been far superior to any member of Arsenal's current crop in that regard, with Saka leading the way for the Gunners with just 1.8 successful dribbles per outing.
Only Declan Rice betters Diomande's tally of big chances created too (14), showcasing just what an asset he would be to Arteta's cause.
RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande in action with Borussia Dortmund's Ramy Bensebaini
The current attacking configuration in north London just isn't clicking, and the Ivorian might well be the solution.
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