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Arsenal could be in the market for a new striker in the January transfer window, but transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has exclusively spoken to GIVEMESPORT about their chances of bringing in a new centre-forward in the winter.

Mikel Arteta could be considering the acquisition of a top-level centre-forward to enhance Arsenal's chances of making a significant push for the Premier League title. The Gunners have been linked with various strikers during the January transfer window, with Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah struggling to find the back of the net consistently for the north London outfit.

Jesus is Arteta's main option in attack, but the Brazilian has found things difficult so far this campaign. If the Gunners want to go toe-to-toe with the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City for the title, then securing the signature of a striker who can score 20 goals a season could be imperative.

Ex-Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman has expressed his opinion that Jesus is often positioned too far away from the goal, actively engaging in the build-up rather than getting on the end of chances created. He suggests that recruiting a new striker could significantly enhance the team's performance, recommending considering a striker such as Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins as a potential solution.

Earlier in the season it was claimed that the Gunners were interested in signing Aston Villa striker Watkins to solve their attacking issues, much to the likely joy of former goalkeeper Seaman. Unai Emery's side are unlikely to want to offload the England international in the middle of a campaign, so the north London outfit may be forced to work with Jesus for the remainder of the term. Journalist Paul Brown recently told GIVEMESPORT that Jesus has had a positive impact on the dressing room, but he fears that the former Man City man doesn't score enough goals.

Journalist Brown also told GIVEMESPORT that Arsenal were looking to bring in a striker capable of hitting 20/25 goals in a season, and it's no surprise given the form of Jesus. Arsenal spent a significant amount of money during the summer transfer window on new additions, which may have had an impact on the amount of cash available in the winter. Although signing a striker might feel like a major priority to many of the supporters at the Emirates Stadium, they may have to stay patient until the summer.

Fabrizio Romano - January is not easy for Arsenal

Romano has suggested that Arsenal would like to enter the market for a new striker in the winter window, but they will only proceed if a deal is right, and they want to sign someone important in this position. The Italian journalist adds that in the winter window, it's not easy to find this kind of player. Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Romano said...

Arsenal have striker targets lined up

The Gunners are reportedly interested in signing Brentford striker Ivan Toney, according to the Independent, but the Bees are set to demand in the region of £100m to allow him to depart. Italian journalist Romano previously told GIVEMESPORT that Toney would be keen on a move to the Emirates, but Brentford certainly holds all the cards in this situation.

Toney's contract isn't set to expire at Brentford until 2025. Although the Bees would undoubtedly want the England international to have a lengthier deal, Thomas Frank's side won't be forced to offload him in January and are likely to wait until at least the summer.