MIKEL ARTETA is set to target a new striker in next month’s transfer window with Fiorentina’s Dusan Vlahovic a top target for Arsenal.

The Gunners have only scored 18 goals in 15 matches in the Premier League this term – that’s fewer than 17th-placed Watford.


Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette are both failing to make an impact and Nicolas Pepe is believed to be available for sale after the club-record signing’s struggles.

Following Monday’s 2-1 defeat at Everton, the stats revealed that Arsenal have taken 10 or fewer shots six times this season, which amounts to 40 per cent of their matches so far.

That has made Arteta’s desire for a new forward intensify, with the Spaniard admitting he plans to bring in reinforcements as well as shifting some out of the exit door.

He said: “We are in discussions. We have talks every week about it, how we can improve the team, and what things can happen in the January transfer window that can affect our squad.

“As you know, we have certain players with a little bit of uncertainty in the summer so we have to plan what’s going to happen now and what’s going to happen in the summer.

“A lot has to be done, we know and we don’t expect big things to be happening, but we need to be very alert in the market to see if we can improve the team.

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“We have to be prepared because things can happen and injuries can arise in this period of the season and you have to be prepared and planned.”

Arsenal have been linked with Fiorentina’s Vlahovic with the star only having 18 months left on his current deal.

The 21-year-old has interest from Juventus and Tottenham also but it seems to be the Gunners leading the chase.

He has 20 goals in 24 games for club and country this season and has a £68million asking price.

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