Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka are certainly “sure Arsenal starters” next season. These two definitely played a big role in Arsenal’s title run, stepping up when it mattered.
That said, there’s still a need to find the ideal deputy for both of them. Havertz could definitely use some competition in the striking department, and it’s unfortunate that Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah didn’t quite demonstrate that they could provide it.
Saka, on the other hand, plays a lot of games for a young footballer who is still developing his skills. We should carefully manage Saka’s playing time to keep him sharp and maintain an element of surprise. Last season, there were moments when he was criticized for not being able to make a significant impact on the game, and many pinned this on fatigue.
Arsenal should really consider finding a solid backup for Saka and adding another striking option, apart from Havertz, if they want to compete on multiple fronts.
Interestingly, they could actually get both these deals done for only £32 million. Can you believe it? Bryan Mbeumo, the 24-year-old forward from Brentford, is keen to progress in his career. The Cameroonian international is a versatile player who can contribute both out wide and through the middle. Adding him to the Arsenal team would be a great move. Ever since Brentford made it to the Premier League, this forward has been performing exceptionally well for them. After spending five years with the club, he’s now seeking a new beginning.
“I’ve spent five seasons at Brentford in a club that knew how to help me grow and take a step forward,” he told L’Equipe. “But yes, I want to play in the biggest competitions, in the best clubs. It’s still enticing to see some big teams interested in me. We’ll see.”
According to rumors, both Liverpool and Newcastle are interested in him. One may ask, Why should Arsenal try to beat these two Premier League teams in their pursuit of the Brentford player? His estimated £32 million price tag, according to Transfermarkt, should serve as motivation. Furthermore, his impressive stats over the past three seasons in the Premier League should support his case.
2023-24: 25 games 9 goals, 6 assists
2022-23: 38 games 9 goals, 8 assists
2021-22: 35 games 8 goals, 7 assists
Imagine Arsenal possessing a versatile player like Mbeumo, capable of playing both as a striker and on the right wing. It would be great for Arsenal to have such versatility, allowing them to essentially have two teams in one like Pep Guardiola has at Manchester City.
If Mbuemo can post such consistent numbers at a small club like Brentford, imagine what he could do under Arteta at the Emirates?
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Seconded. Good player but good ain’t gonna cut it anymore.
Doesn’t fit the profile of player we’re aiming to bring in; little big game experience, doesn’t press defenders, is more direct whereas we’re seemingly going for a player who leans toward link up and chance creation. Would imagine Brentford wanting £45/50m for him. He’s a good player but for £60m ish we could have Olise, admittedly still yet to really test himself but his PL numbers are staggering.
we don’t need an understudy to Saka nor Havertz. We need a beast upfront with 10-20 goals per season. Sell
Reiss and Eddie and get Oshimen as a marquee signing!!
And keep the Emirates rocking.. to rest Saka we can give
Cozier some game time…
Isn’t using Gabriel Jesus on the right wing with Saka like arteta does with Trossard/Martinelli better while we get another 9 like sesko to compete with havertz.
I think Saka can sometimes switch to the left wing and give space for another to play on the right. Whoever we get. It may even add something to his performance. Versatility.
I applaud all article submissions whether I agree with the content or not. On this occasion I think it’s a pretty terrible idea. Gabriel Jesus is a much superior player to Bryan Mbuemo upfront or on the right wing and we already have him, so I see absolutely no benefit to the club in pursuing Mbuemo, should they read this article and agree with it. Indeed, for the player himself it would be a backwards step because he’d be lucky to get 15 mins per game such is Arteta’s reluctance to use his substitutes.
For what it’s worth, I wouldn’t even have Ivan Toney from Brentford.
So people still suggesting we buy “backup” That is what we will carry on being if we buy to bolster. No.
I think we should accord more respect to Gabby Jesus, he’s pivotal reason where we are right now, competing at the highest front. Forget current form, when he came in 2yrs a go he was an absolute beast and I don’t even want to talk about how intelligent he is. He changed our mentality. I know injuries got the best of him, he still has a very big role to play in that i don’t care what anybody says. I will never forget like so many other fans who love momentary things. Just like the arsenal say; ” Form is only temporary but Class is Permanent”
Sorry some typographical errors detected but I know everyone gets where I’m heading
Gabriel Jesus is enough backup for Saka,
All we need is a beast of a LCM, a CF and a CB.
I think Gabriel Jesus is enough