Arsenal have been urged to make a move to sign Brentford striker Brian Mbeumo who would be an 'excellent fit'.
The Gunners are currently suffering from an injury crisis in attack, with Bukayo Saka absent due to a long-term injury and a brilliant player. Gabriel Jesus has also been ruled out due to a serious injury that could see him miss the rest of the season.
In light of recent injuries, the Gunners have been urged to act quickly this month and sign a new striker even if they have to overpay for it.
They have been linked with several strikers including Wolves star Matheus Cunha, Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic, and Sporting Victor Geukeris.
Another name linked is Brentford's Brian Mbeumo, who has been enjoying an outstanding season in the Premier League.
The 25-year-old has stepped up impressively following the departure of Ivan Toney, scoring 13 goals and providing three assists in just 20 league appearances. This number places him third in the league’s top scorers, alongside Cole Palmer and Alexander Isak, ahead of only Erling Haaland (16) and Mohamed Salah (18). (Via BBC)
His overall record with Brentford is equally impressive, though He scored 63 goals and made 45 assists in 224 matches Across all competitions. His consistent performances, coupled with his experience in the Premier League, make him an attractive option for Arsenal.
Arsenal expert calls on the club to sign the Premier League striker
With enough experience in the Premier League and current outstanding form, Arsenal expert Charles Watts has urged the club to sign the Brentford star, even if they have to overpay for him.
It is believed that Mbeumo would be an excellent fit for Arsenal and would move straight to the right side to fill the void left by Saka's absence.
Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for it Latest daily briefing columnHe said:
“Brian Mbeumo is a good player and is having another excellent season with Brentford. Arsenal are thought to be one of the few top clubs monitoring his progress, but Brentford would be very reluctant to let him go midway through the season.
“It would take a lot of money to get him out of west London this month. I think he would be an excellent fit for Arsenal, and if there is an opportunity to sign him this month, he would be a player worth overpaying a bit for.
“He knows the Premier League, so he will be ready to go straight away and will be able to slot straight into the hole on the right side of the attack left vacant by the injured Bukayo Saka.”
“When you sign someone in January, you really want them to be able to come in and make an impact straight away and that's what Mbeumo can do.”
He added: “There will be no adaptation period and he will arrive with great confidence, given the goals he scored this season.” I think he would be a great signing in January.”
However, Brentford are unlikely to allow their star player to leave without paying a significant fee, especially in the middle of the season.
Arsenal may have to dig deep to convince the Bees to part with their talisman, but with the team's title ambitions hanging in the balance, a bold move in the transfer market may be necessary.
As January progresses, Arsenal fans will be waiting with bated breath to see if the club are able to bolster their attacking options and keep their campaign on track.
