Despite Mikel Arteta publicly admitting Arsenal would explore the market for a striker after Gabriel Jesus suffered a serious knee injury, no suitable option was found to replace the Brazilian.
It means the Gunners embark on the business end of the campaign with Kai Havertz as their only recognised striker – even the Germany international initially played as a No.8 in midfield following his arrival from Chelsea in June 2023.
However – despite the transfer window now being closed – Arsenal can still sign free agents, so let’s take a look at some strikers who are currently available.
Three unemployed strikers Arsenal can still sign outside of the transfer window
Maxi Gomez
Maxi Gomez is currently available to sign at any moment.
Maxi Gomez of Valencia CF celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the La Liga match between Valencia CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio ...
Arsenal considered signing Gomez back in 2020 – according to the Daily Mail – when the Uruguay international was in fine form at Valencia.
The South American boasts an impressive record in La Liga – scoring 52 goals and providing 20 assists in 198 appearances – but is yet to find a new club after his contract with Trabzonspor expired last summer.
Lucas Perez
A familiar face is available on a free transfer in Lucas Perez.
Lucas Perez of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Hull City at Emirates Stadium on February 11, 2017 in London, England.
The Spaniard made 21 appearances for Arsenal between 2016 and 2018 – scoring seven goals and providing five assists – but recently became a free agent at the end of January after requesting to terminate his contract with Deportivo La Coruna for personal reasons.
Perez struggled to assert himself at Arsenal – but did show his quality on several occasions.
Diego Costa
Diego Costa is a man Premier League fans know all about.
The scorer of 59 goals in 120 appearances for Chelsea is currently without a club after leaving Gremio in 2024 – although it must be said he is no longer the player we all witnessed dominate English football from 2014 to 2017.
Costa did actually spend some time back in the Premier League with Wolves in the 2022/23 season, scoring just once in 25 appearances.
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