Arsenal should sign ‘explosive’ 26yo striker in January with Isak poised to stay at Newcastle – opinion

Arsenal should explore a loan deal for Paris Saint-Germain star Randal Kolo Muani when the transfer window reopens next month.

The Gunners have had mixed fortunes in the first half of the season, and they are already nine points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.

Despite this, they have plenty to play for in the back end of the campaign. The club still have the chance to win silverware in four competitions.

Manager Mikel Arteta may want an attacking upgrade in January, but the hierarchy could be reluctant to spend big due to concerns over PSR limits.

A loan deal with a possible option to buy could be the best solution, and we believe that the club should swoop for the services of PSG’s Kolo Muani.

The Gunners are likely to be offered the opportunity to sign the France international in January as he has fallen out-of-favour under manager Luis Enrique.

Muani would be a good acquisition on loan

The 26-year-old had a brilliant 2022/23 season with Eintracht Frankfurt. He scored 23 goals and provided 17 assists from 46 appearances in all competitions.

The Frenchman secured a £79 million move to PSG in the summer of 2023 but has since struggled with 11 goals and seven assists from 54 appearances.

Muani has averaged only 44 minutes per game. Enrique has been reluctant to start him regularly.

In comparison, he has four goals and two assists from his last nine caps for his national team.

The ‘explosive‘ striker looks poised to depart Les Parisiens, and Arsenal should explore the possibility of a loan deal with a buy clause for the summer.

Muani is known for his high pressing and fantastic dribbling skills. He has a relatively good shot-to-goal conversion rate, but has also excelled with his chance creation.

The former Nantes man has a knack for dropping into deeper attacking positions to link-up play. He would be a quality alternative to Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz up front.

An initial loan deal would suit the Gunners to assess whether he can adapt to the demands of the Premier League. It appears a no-brainer decision to make such a move.

Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak has also been linked with the club over recent months, but it is unlikely that the Magpies will do business during the winter transfer window.

The Swede has propelled the club back into the Champions League race after a poor start. Eddie Howe’s side could wait until the summer before considering a transfer offer.

The Tyneside outfit set a staggering £150m price tag for the 25-year-old last summer. Arsenal could face a similar stumbling block at the end of the ongoing campaign.

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