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After years of failed attempts of securing Premier League<\/a> title glory, Arsenal<\/a> have made huge strides on and off the pitch over recent months and are starting to look like an elite powerhouse.<\/p>\n

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The Gunners ended the previous campaign seven points clear at the summit, subsequently preventing Pep Guardiola from adding another title to his cabinet during his final year at Manchester City.<\/p>\n

Mikel Arteta<\/a>, a former member of his compatriot\u2019s coaching team, worked his magic in England\u2019s top-flight and ended the club\u2019s 22-year wait for a league title.<\/p>\n

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Even off the pitch, the hierarchy have started to make big moves in the transfer market, which has seen the attacking department being subject to the biggest overhaul this window.<\/p>\n

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\n Why Arsenal need an elite-level attacker this summer<\/strong>
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Despite winning the Premier League title last term, Arsenal\u2019s lack of top-level attacking was evident, with Viktor Gy\u00f6keres the only player in the senior ranks who netted double figures in league goals.<\/p>\n

The Swede undoubtedly popped up in key moments throughout the 2025\/26 campaign, but there are still lingering questions around his ability to consistently provide the goods.<\/p>\n

Such a question could also be asked about Bukayo Saka – not because of his ability, but his frequent injury issues, which only saw him score seven goals in England\u2019s top-flight last term.<\/p>\n

Other players like Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz are capable of playing bit-part roles for the Gunners, but undoubtedly are not at the level to be regular starters at the Emirates.<\/p>\n

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Arsenal’s top Premier League goalscorers (2025\/26)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

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Player<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Tally<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

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Viktor Gyokeres<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Eberechi Eze<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Bukayo Saka<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Leandro Trossard<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Martin Zubimendi<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Declan Rice<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Mikel Merino<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Gabriel<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

Most of the sides who are considered Europe\u2019s elite have the attacking talent to constantly provide the goods and allow them to compete domestically and continentally.<\/p>\n

Manchester City have the presence of Erling Haaland, whilst Real Madrid can call upon Kylian Mbappe – not to mention back-to-back Champions League winners PSG, who have Ballon d\u2019Or holder Ousmane Demb\u00e9l\u00e9 in their ranks.<\/p>\n

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The ultimate goal for Arteta is for the Gunners to be a side who can compete with the aforementioned sides, but if they are to do that consistently, they will need their own world-class attacker in their ranks.<\/p>\n

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\n How Arsenal can land an elite attacker who’s just like Vin\u00edcius J\u00fanior<\/strong>
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Despite their efforts to bolster the attacking department, midfielder Bruno Guimar\u00e3es<\/a> has emerged as a key target for the Gunners<\/a> this summer.<\/p>\n

The player himself has even stated his desire to move to the Emirates, which could see him link up with Brazilian international teammate Vin\u00edcius J\u00fanior<\/a> in North London.<\/p>\n

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Like with the Newcastle star, Arteta\u2019s side have been in talks with the player\u2019s representatives<\/a> over a move to the Premier League – as he has just one year left on his deal at Real Madrid.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s no doubt the club\u2019s number one attacking option this window, but other options are being considered – leading to Barcelona star Ferran Torres<\/a> appearing on their radar.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been reported by TEAMtalk that the Gunners have started to explore a deal for the Spanish international should they fail to land Vinicius in the weeks ahead.<\/p>\n