Arsenal are lining up a surprise swoop for Premier League forward Nicolas Jackson. This comes after Kai Havertz picked up an untimely injury that leaves Mikel Arteta short of attacking options.
Arteta & Arsenal eyeing Premier League star
Kai Havertz has been **Arsenal**’s go-to man up top for the last two seasons. But, the German’s latest setback has left Arteta looking for cover before the transfer window shuts.
Viktor Gyokeres is now the only recognised striker in the squad. Reports suggest the Gunners could push for a deal to bring **Chelsea**’s Nicolas Jackson across London. Jackson has been in steady form for the Blues over the past two years. He netted 30 times in all competitions.
Arsenal see him as a potential fix in attack while Havertz recovers. The timing is tight, only two weeks are left in the window. The club is showing urgency to find a solution.
🚨 Arsenal eye Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson
With Kai Havertz sidelined, Arsenal have identified Nicolas Jackson as a potential target.
💰 Valued at £60M, the Chelsea striker has now attracted interest from yet another Premier League rival.
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Chelsea link adds fuel to rumours
This wouldn’t be the first time Arsenal are looking into Chelsea’s talent pool. From Jorginho to Willian, Petr Cech to Havertz himself, the flow of players moving between the clubs is nothing new. The Gunners have already spent heavily this summer. They spent out more than £200m, yet the injury crisis forces them back to the market.
Interestingly, Blues’ signings of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro have pushed Jackson further down their pecking order. So, that is making a transfer more realistic. Meanwhile, **Crystal Palace**’s Eberechi Eze also on Arsenal’s radar. Now, Arteta may still go for a double swoop to sharpen his squad.
The north London club can’t afford to lose momentum. So, bringing in a striker who knows the PL could prove key as the season unfolds.
Author’s Opinion
Jackson may not be the superstar name fans want, but he’s proven in the league and hungry for minutes. If Arsenal want to stay in the title race, they need bodies up front.