Arsenal simply have to sign ‘lethal’ striker following Gabriel Jesus injury news - opinion

Although Kai Havertz is Arsenal’s starting striker this season, Gabriel Jesus still has a vital role to play for Mikel Arteta across the season.

Jesus is determined to stay at Arsenal, not deterred by any plans the club may have to recruit a new forward this month.

However, the Brazilian was still expected to be on the bench against Aston Villa, until news emerged that Jesus had suffered a groin injury. 

According to in-the-know source Team News and Ticks, Jesus has now suffered a groin injury – a frustrating turn of events given his hard work over the summer.

As mentioned, Jesus looked in superb shape during Arsenal’s pre-season friendlies, and he’ll be as gutted as anyone right now.

But sentiments aside, Jesus’ injury simply means that Arsenal have to recruit a new striker before Deadline Day, or alternatively they can’t sell Eddie Nketiah. 

Nketiah is close to leaving Arsenal for Nottingham Forest, the clubs have almost agreed a fee and the striker is happy to leave.

Arsenal must turn to Viktor Gyokeres after Gabriel Jesus injury news

It would seem counterproductive if Arsenal were to stop Nketiah joining Forest in the coming days, a deal that could recoup vital funds for the club.

Therefore, Arsenal must go down the route of adding a new striker to their squad, and it should be Viktor Gyokeres.

Yes, Arteta could turn to Leandro Trossard as a false nine in back up to Havertz, but that’s not a move that would bode well for a long and arduous title challenge.

Viktor Gyokeres has hinted that he could leave Sporting, and Arsenal simply have to activate his release clause.

Any deal won’t be easy for Arsenal to balance in terms of PSR, but judging by reports it won’t be impossible.

Nketiah could go as mentioned, Aaron Ramsdale could also still leave permanently, and Reiss Nelson still has interest.

Three deals that could offset any spending on the Swedish striker who has a remarkable scoring record.

Gyokeres scored another hat-trick on Friday, a striker who has started the new season in Portugal as he finished the last.

And signing a ‘lethal‘ striker like Gyokeres would be a massive statement by Arsenal, who are right on the edge of winning silverware.