Three strikers Arsenal could sign for a bargain in January

Looking for options cheaper than Victor Osimhen and Ivan Toney? Here, we list three more promising options that Arsenal could sign for a smaller fee.

The calls for a top striker are getting louder at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal have lost to nil in two of their last three games and rank as the seventh-highest-scoring outfit in the Premier League. Fans and pundits alike feel a new striker is necessary. Victor Osimhen and Ivan Toney are the favored candidates, but given their potential transfer fees, a January deal appears a long shot.

So, let’s look at three smart alternatives that prove to be a bargain for Arsenal in the coming years.

🇳🇱 Joshua Zirkzee (Bologna)

Joshua Zirkzee has a release clause of €40 million to re-join Bayern Munich in his contract. For every other club, the price, as Bologna’s director Marco di Vaio said in December, is “open”.

The 22-year-old is enjoying an impressive first full campaign in Italy. He has been instrumental in Bologna’s charge for a top-four spot, contributing nine goals. His displays have already attracted interest around Europe. Considering his age, he may still be able to take his game to another level under the right leadership.

🇬🇳 Serhou Guirassy (VfB Stuttgart)

Serhou Guirassy has a release clause at VfB Stuttgart worth a reported €17.5 million.

Considering his achievements this season, €17.5 million is a bargain in today’s market. Guirassy is fast becoming hot property, and if Arsenal do harbor an interest, they’ll be wise to act quickly. This is a striker that boasts a proven record. He has scored an incredible 17 goals in 14 Bundesliga games. His profile may continue to rise if he can shine for Guinea in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.

🇲🇽 Santiago Gimenez (Feyenoord)

The Eredivisie isn’t the Premier League, but that shouldn’t take the shine away from Santiago Gimenez. The Mexican has turned the Dutch top flight into his playground. He has found the back of the net in 11 out of his 16 league games for Feyenoord, scoring 18 goals in total. This includes two hat-tricks and three braces.

At the young age of 22, Gimenez has already earned 24 caps for the Mexican national team. He’s also performed in the Champions League this season and is worth an alleged €50 million – half of what it could cost for Arsenal to sign Osimhen or Toney.