Arsenal will likely make several changes to the squad during the summer transfer window.
A marquee striker will be the top priority for the hierarchy, but they could also invest in a versatile forward.
The Gunners are interested in signing Ademola Lookman this year, as per TuttoAtalanta.
In our opinion, the Atalanta star would be an ideal candidate to replace Leandro Trossard.
Lookman would be an ideal replacement for Trossard
Arsenal have had Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli vying for places on the left wing, but neither has been consistent enough this campaign.
Trossard has got more minutes over recent months due to Martinelli’s injury absence, but he has not necessarily capitalised on the same.
The Gunners turned down a £29 million offer for Trossard from Al-Ittihad last summer, but they could be tempted to cash in on his services this year.
If there is fresh interest from Saudi, Arsenal could be open to selling him for a similar package.
Trossard and Martinelli have made almost identical goal contributions (13 to 11), but it makes more sense to offload the former who is already 30.
Arsenal should replace the Belgian with Lookman, who has developed into one of the best wide players in the Serie A over the past couple of years.
The 27-year-old, described as ‘unstoppable‘ by Europa League’s X account, has amassed 18 goals and seven assists for Atalanta this campaign.
Lookman would be an upgrade on Trossard with his reliability in front of goal.
The Nigeria international has a shot-to-goal conversion rate of 19 percent in Serie A compared to Trossard’s eight in the Premier League.
He works hard off the ball, with almost four duels won and two recoveries per league game. He has averaged more than one tackle per appearance.
Lookman can play on the right or left wing or as a main striker. However, he seems most comfortable cutting inside from the left flank to unleash shots.
The Charlton Athletic graduate could compete for places with Martinelli on the left wing next term.
Ethan Nwaneri could act as Bukayo Saka’s backup on the right wing after his terrific breakthrough.
Lookman has effectively two years remaining on his contract with the extension clause. Atalanta could hold out for his Transfermarkt value of £46 million for a summer sale.
Stats from Sofascore.com & Transfermarkt.com