Arsenal are expected to bolster their squad with a striker during this summer’s transfer window. While the club hasn’t completed any signings yet, they’ve been strongly linked to forwards Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko.
The Gunners are aiming to secure around three signings soon, especially now that the Premier League’s financial year deadline (June 30) has passed, giving them more flexibility.
Chelsea’s Kepa Arrizabalaga is set to join Arsenal in a £5 million move to compete with David Raya, while midfielder Martin Zubimendi is expected to arrive from Real Sociedad for £55 million. Brentford’s Christian Norgaard is also reportedly finalizing a £15 million move.
Despite these midfield and goalkeeping reinforcements, it’s the striker position that most concerns Arsenal fans, especially after Mikel Arteta was forced to use Mikel Merino as a temporary striker late last season due to injuries to Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus.
Both Gyokeres and Sesko are top targets but are valued around £70 million each. However, there’s another option that hasn’t generated as much attention — Patrik Schick.
Arsenal journalist Tom Canton previously described Schick as a perfect fit for Arsenal’s number nine role, highlighting his strength, aerial ability, speed, and clinical finishing. Although Schick struggled with injuries during the 2022/23 and 2023/24 seasons, he bounced back impressively with 27 goals and one assist in 45 appearances during the 2024/25 campaign for Bayer Leverkusen.
Now fully recovered, Schick’s market value is significantly lower than the club’s primary targets. Reports suggest Leverkusen would accept around £25 million for the Czech striker — a bargain compared to the hefty fees attached to Gyokeres or Sesko