Arsenal could finally solve their centre-forward issues this summer, with a potential move for a striker drawing comparisons to club legend Thierry Henry. The Gunners’ need for a prolific goalscorer has been evident all season, and with a new sporting director now in place, change may be on the horizon.
Andrea Berta was announced as Arsenal’s sporting director on Sunday, taking charge of squad planning and recruitment. His first major challenge will be signing a top-class striker, with the likes of Alexander Isak and Victor Gyokeres linked to the club. However, a younger name is emerging as a serious option, with reports suggesting Hugo Ekitike could be on Arsenal’s radar. The Eintracht Frankfurt forward is reportedly 99 per cent certain to leave this summer, and his style of play has drawn comparisons to Henry, Arsenal’s greatest-ever Premier League player.
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