Arsenal have ‘big dream’ of signing Inter Milan star

Arsenal have had a quiet winter transfer window, but there could be some activity before the February 3 deadline.

Manager Mikel Arteta admitted the club are short in the attacking department after the 2-2 Premier League draw against Aston Villa.

The hierarchy must back the Spaniard with a mid-season spending spree, and TV Play claims Inter Milan’s Marcus Thuram is on Arsenal’s radar.

The Gunners have a ‘big dream’ of landing the versatile striker, and they are ‘ready to do something crazy’ to secure his signature.

A package of around £59 million could test the Nerazzurri’s resolve, but they may not sanction his departure until the summer.

Arsenal unlikely to pursue a deal for Thuram

The 27-year-old joined Inter on a free transfer from Borussia Monchengladbach in 2023.

He has been a revelation for the Serie A holders with 49 goal contributions in just 72 appearances in all competitions.

The Frenchman has notched 14 goals and six assists in 26 games this season and has been leading their title defence.

Given his importance in the squad, it is unlikely that the Nerazzurri will entertain an exit in the current transfer window.

The Gunners are unlikely to make a huge outlay on Thuram, who will turn 28 in August.

Several Serie A-based forwards have struggled with the transition to the Premier League. Thuram may find it challenging to make an instant impact.

Arsenal may also want a resale value for the future, and the hierarchy are unlikely to spend £59m on him.

The Gunners could ideally prefer a Premier League-based forward before the window closes in early February.

With Benjamin Sesko unavailable, Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Matheus Cunha could be a realistic target.

Stats from Transfermarkt.com.