Arsenal are reportedly monitoring Santiago Gimenez at the Copa America, with Mikel Arteta still looking for a new striker.
According to Fichajes, Santiago Gimenez is a player of interest to Arsenal, who are expected to monitor the Mexican striker at the Copa America. The Feyenoord frontman has been in prolific form over the last two seasons, which has seen him linked with several top clubs. The Gunners could emerge as a big option.
Arsenal are watching Santiago Gimenez at the Copa America?
Arsenal are still keen on a striker, despite some setbacks in signing their preferred targets. Santiago Gimenez is a player on their list, and the Copa America presents an opportunity for them to watch the Mexican striker. The forward has been prolific over two seasons with Feyenoord and is keen to make the switch to the Premier League this summer.
Liverpool have held an interest, but those links were strong when Arne Slot made the switch to Merseyside, and since then, things have cooled on that front. Overall, the striker has qualities that may suit many teams, as he dreams of a move to Real Madrid, which may appear unlikely after the arrival of Kylian Mbappe.
Arsenal, on the other hand, could make a compelling case to sign him should they feel impressed by his style of play while on international duty. The Gunners are monitoring several well-known names at the Copa America, as Gimenez could become a big target for them to consider.
Meanwhile, Feyenoord may not have much power to stop Gimenez from leaving for a bigger club. The striker will want £42 million. It’s a range many clubs, including Arsenal, might consider right for a player who has a long and bright future in front of him.
Arsenal have other strikers under consideration
While they have moved on from names like Victor Osimhen and probably even Alexander Isak, Mikel Arteta wants a player who will suit his style of play. They are still linked with Viktor Gyokeres, although his price tag may prove problematic when opening discussions with Sporting CP.
Joshua Zirkzee remains an option for Arsenal and is reportedly available at Gimenez’s price point. Overall, the Gunners seem undecided on their preferred striker target, as Gimenez could be a big name for them to consider depending on how much he impresses them at the Copa America.
