With number one target Vlahović close to joining Juventus, Arsenal, deprecating captain Pierre-Embameyang, had to continue looking for forward targets to ensure their firepower and scramble for targets in the second half. As the winter transfer window draws to an end, the Gunners are scrambling to find new candidates.
Previously, Arsenal had a crush on Everton centre-forward LeWin and offered the England international a €60 million offer. However, as the toffee's forward thigh, and the player's contract does not expire until 2025, the deal is more difficult, at least difficult to reach in this winter window. The 22-year-old Real Sociedad striker Isaac has also been on the Gunners' watch list, with the Sweden international scoring 17 goals and two assists in 44 appearances last season, which is eye-catching and the value has jumped to 40 million euros. He has scored eight goals and two assists in 25 appearances for the Real Society this season, and has also attracted the attention of Atletico Madrid, and Simeone hopes to use him to succeed the elderly Suarez. However, Isaac's contract also expires in the summer of 2026.
Seeing that the above two people are far away, Arsenal have already chosen a more realistic goal, he is the teammate of Chinese player Wu Lei, de Thomas who plays for espanyol. The Spanish shooter, who came from real Madrid's youth training, is the biggest contributor to the Spaniard's return to La Liga this season, scoring 12 goals and 2 assists in 21 la Liga appearances this season, and is the core of the team's attack. In contrast, De Thomas's value is only 15 million euros, which is more cost-effective; the 27-year-old is also in the year of playing, which is a good choice.
According to British media, Arsenal are considering De Thomas's plan and hope to use him as a front-line emergency. The players themselves are not opposed to the Gunners, after all, returning to Real Madrid is De Thomas' dream, and it is not impossible to use the Premier League as a springboard.