Arsenal have been dealt a significant blow ahead of their return to Premier League action this weekend, as Kai Havertz has suffered a hamstring injury during a training camp in Dubai. The latest reports suggest that Havertz could miss the rest of the season, leaving Mikel Arteta with fewer attacking options.
With Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus already sidelined, Arsenal’s attack has been stretched thin, and the team is now exploring options in the free-agent market. Here are four potential strikers Arsenal could sign:
- Diego Costa
The 36-year-old former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid striker is currently a free agent after leaving Brazilian side Gremio in January. Costa had an injury-hit season with Gremio but still managed eight goals and five assists. Although signing him would be a surprising move, he could add depth to Arsenal’s attack. - Wissam Ben Yedder
Ben Yedder, 34, has been without a club since leaving Monaco in the summer. He had an impressive final season with the French side, scoring 20 goals in 34 appearances. However, off-field issues have complicated his career, with a suspended two-year prison sentence for sexual assault, which he is appealing. Ben Yedder is reportedly close to joining Serie A’s Venezia FC. - Gerard Deulofeu
The former Barcelona and Everton forward is a free agent after leaving Udinese in January. Deulofeu has been out with injuries, with his last appearance coming in January 2023. Despite his injury history, he has expressed hopes to return to football in 2025. - Maxi Gomez
The 28-year-old Uruguay international has been a free agent since leaving Turkish club Trabzonspor in the summer. Gomez had a disappointing loan spell at Cadiz, failing to register a goal or assist. However, with 89 goals in 304 appearances, he still has the potential to rediscover his form and could be a viable option for Arsenal.
With 22 of their 25 squad slots filled, Arsenal have room to make a move in the free-agent market. Signing any of these players could offer Arteta more attacking depth as the team pushes forward in the Premier League.
