TA talks about Arsenal s forward choice: Isaac has little hope, pay attention to Yorke, Cesco and others

On May 16, TheAthletic published an article reporting on the progress of Arsenal's forward signing work in the summer window.

Although Havertz has resumed full training, Jesus is likely to be injured until mid-season next season. Premier League champion Liverpool scored 17 more goals than Arsenal this season. Arteta's team urgently needs to strengthen its front line, and the coach himself seems to agree with this.

The sports director Berta, who was officially announced at the end of March, has a late appointment that means that some details of Arsenal's summer window plan still need to be finalized. After taking office, Berta mainly focused on comprehensive investigation of the transfer market and providing a basis for strategic decision-making.

club has drawn a detailed center market map. It had previously hoped that Newcastle missed the Champions League and sought to buy Isaac, but Eddie Howe's team is now third in the league. If he defeats Arsenal on Sunday, it may even surpass him. The hope of introducing Arteta's favorite person is becoming increasingly slim.

Yorkes remains the key target, and Berta appreciates the 26-year-old Swedish international and has started contact. The data of 50 games with 52 goals and 13 assists in 50 games this season is enough to illustrate its value. Although the termination fee is as high as 100 million euros, it is reported that Portuguese Sports is willing to trade for £60 million to £70 million.

Cesco is also on the list. The 21-year-old Slovenian international has been receiving attention since his youth. Although his efficiency is not as good as Yorke 6 assists in 44 games, he is still an attractive choice considering factors such as age, difficulty in the Bundesliga and overall sluggish Leipzig.

Other candidates include Watkins of Villa, Ekitic of Frankfurt, and Brighton versatile Joao Pedro. TA said Arteta appreciates Watkins, but the club is concerned about its 30-year-old age and its worth of over £40 million.

Arsenal must determine its primary goal as soon as possible. Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United are also seeking centers this summer. Popular candidates such as Yorkres and Cesco will surely trigger a competition.

winger signings are also under consideration, but existing players may need to be sold first. Nico Williams of Athletic Bilbao is a long-term focus, and Arteta also admires Real Madrid striker Rodrigo, but the deal is extremely difficult, and Dortmund's 20-year-old star Gittens is also on the roster.