Arsenal have taken the “first steps” in their pursuit of a striker as Mikel ArtetaHis side have entered “early negotiations” over his signature, according to a report this week.
Arsenal prepare for Fulham after the trip
Their nightmare period from mid-October to mid-November, where they went without a single win in Premier Leagueappear to be well behind Arteta and co- who have now won their last four games in all competitions.
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Impressive wins over Nottingham Forest, Sporting CP, West Ham and Manchester United have put Arsenal in a very good position and revived hopes of a first domestic crown in more than two decades, with Fulham awaiting the north Londoners in Craven Cottage on Sunday.
Arsenal could be without Gabriel Magalhaeswho has been central to their dominance of three-goal set pieces this season and summer signing Riccardo Calafiori for their trip to the English capital.
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Arsenal’s next five Premier League games |
Date |
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Fulham (away) |
December 8 |
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Everton (home) |
December 14 |
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Crystal Palace (away) |
December 21 |
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Ipswich Town (home) |
December 27 |
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Brentford (away) |
January 1st |
Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Arteta also relished the club’s label as England’s corner kings. “We want to be the kings of everything – in the set-pieces, the best in the world, in the high press, the best in the world, the attackers in open spaces, the best in the world.” he said Arteta on Arsenal’s success in the phase.
“We want the best atmosphere on the court and to be the best at everything. Before the point we weren’t scoring enough, we were so defensive in our mentality, we weren’t physical enough and we couldn’t challenge the top teams and go 22, 17, 20 years without an away win in major matches.
“We want to be the best at everything, we want to have the best academy, the best individual development for players, recruit the best players and have the best coaches. That’s the goal and now we have to go and do something else. “
The Gunners are widely expected to dismantle Fulham and maintain their excellent form, but in the background, interim sporting director Jason Ayto and Arsenal are planning to sign a new striker for Arteta further back.
Arsenal in ‘early’ talks to sign Wolves striker Mateusz Kunia
Earlier this week, reports claimed Arsenal were seriously interested in the Wolves striker Mateus Kounia.
The Brazilian’s seven goals and three assists this season have turned heads across the Premier League. north london rivals Tottenham are also believed to be holding talks with Cunha’s representativesdespite Gary O’Neill categorically ruling out the possibility of a January transfer.
Other media sources believe so Arsenal have already made contact for Kuniawith a Spanish report now providing its own update on the situation.
It states that Arsenal are in “early” negotiations for the purchase of Kuniaand those at the Emirates Stadium consider it 44 million pounds Wolves make the signing as a “perfect complement” to their already strong forward line.
The former Atletico Madrid star can also play a variety of roles, having featured heavily as a central attacking midfielder, second striker and traditional centre-forward at Molineux this season.
