Arsenal are reportedly considered a vital contender in the race for Antonio Sanabria as Mikel Arteta looks for a secondary striker.
According to Toronews, Antonio Sanabria remains one of the targets for Arsenal. The Gunners are reportedly working behind the scenes to determine more details regarding the 27-year-old Serie A striker. The forward could come under consideration to play a secondary striker role in Mikel Arteta’s side.
Arsenal have some good options up front, but they might need a new striker. Whether Mikel Arteta makes the position his top priority remains the question, but he might look to bring in an additional option that could make a difference.
For now, Gabriel Jesus remains the firm choice as the starting striker for the club. Eddie Nketiah follows him closely in the pecking order, but in the last few months, Leandro Trossard has taken up the role of Jesus’ backup. However, Arteta would like a different option in the position heading into the new season and has set sights on Antonio Sanabria.
The 27-year-old Serie A striker comes at the back of a solid season scoring 12 times and assisting four goals for Torino. There’s mild interest from Italy for his services, with Lazio apparently in the running, while Napoli are also considering him if Victor Osimhen departs.
However, the lure of Arsenal could come into the picture firmly if Arteta’s side makes a solid approach. The report suggests he could leave for a fee above €10 million, which may feel like a sniff in today’s market. It will undoubtedly fall into the Gunners’ thinking, considering they are planning some heavy outlay for other positions.
For instance, they plan on a massive bid for Declan Rice in the coming days. Furthermore, names like Moises Caicedo also feature on their list. Those may comprise most of their transfer budget. Hence a good deal for someone like Sanabria would come into consideration if Arteta is serious about an alternative striker.
Alye Wahi was also mentioned a few days ago, with the Montpellier star a great young option to consider. Meanwhile, in the case of Sanabria, Torino might look at the future and even decide to hand him a new deal as their manager considers him essential.
Arsenal’s lure could prove vital in Sanabria’s case, who may ask the club to let him leave if a reasonable offer arrives. He could become a good addition, primarily as Arteta seeks reliable cover in the forward position.
