Arsenal have a squad packed with quality, but Andrea Berta could look to add another attacking starlet to their ranks.
Mikel Arteta holds private conversation with Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres
Viktor Gyokeres is a man in the spotlight after his big-money move to North London in the summer, and he's got off to a mixed start so far.
The Swede extended his goalless run to seven games after failing to find the net again during Arsenal's vital 1-0 win over Fulham on Saturday, with Kai Havertz racing to be back fit and impressing Arsenal staff in rehab.
Once Havertz returns to the fold, Mikel Arteta could even turn to the ex-Chelsea star in place of Gyokeres — if the latter's barren streak continues.
Arsenal have even been tipped to replace Gyokeres with Havertz for the big games by critics, but Arteta has moved to ease early concern about the 27-year-old.
Arteta has detailed private conversations with the Sweden international and has full faith in his ability to deliver big moments, claiming that going matches without scoring as a Premier League striker is simply inevitable.
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He stated: "I told him before the first meeting, the nine that I want is a nine that when he doesn't score for six or eight games, he can handle that. If not, you have to go somewhere else because the pressure is gone, the expectation is going to be there. So if you put a number nine shirt for Arsenal, you have to be able to say, OK, six games, don't score."
Unfortunately, he won't be able to rely on the service of playmaker Martin Odegaard, who has been ruled out for a while due to a knee injury, leaving Arteta to call on the likes of Eberechi Eze, Declan Rice and potentially Ethan Nwaneri to fill the void.
Either way, the January window could be intriguing, as the Gunners aim to maintain their title challenge.
Indeed, they're apparently in the mix for a South American jewel, amid reports of interest in a new left-winger.
Arsenal eye Ian Subiabre after holding talks
According to TBR, Arsenal are eyeing River Plate's Ian Subiabre, who is also on the radar of Man City, Liverpool, Brighton, Fulham and Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
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Arteta's side apparently held talks with the 19-year-old's camp earlier this year, as per this report, and this interest has remained as Andrea Berta eyes a 2026 move.
Interest from abroad is also present from Atlético Madrid, Juventus, Monaco and RB Leipzig, and there is a belief that he may opt for a River Plate exit to continue his development in different surroundings.
Known to model his game on Atlético Madrid star Julian Alvarez, Subiabre has made 19 appearances across all competitions for River Plate since breaking through the ranks, registering a solitary goal and an assist.
Some of his most notable displays have come in Argentina's run to the Under-20 World Cup final, where he scored twice in six matches against Brazil and Colombia.
Scouts from around the world will be keeping a keen eye, and Subiabre's name is one to watch amid a string of excellent performances across the Atlantic, with Berta hoping to tempt him to the Emirates Stadium.
The teenager's contract, which includes a £26 million release clause, expires in 2026, and he's also been directly compared to his idol Alvarez.
While Arsenal potentially anticipate the winger going on a similar trajectory to Man City's former sensation, Transfermarkt data scout Mathias Ledesma has revealed his best qualities.
“His best qualities are his dribbling and vision, which allow him to play excellent through balls,” said Ledesma.
"However, his weaknesses are that he lacks pace, and he could improve his physicality, which is natural for a young player.”