I’ve been trying to figure out this whole “Arsenal striker” situation, and let me tell you, it’s been a journey. I started by looking at our current lineup, you know, just taking stock of what we have.

Right now, we only have Eddie and Jesus. It’s not exactly a wealth of options, especially when goals are hard to come by.
I spent a good few hours watching match replays, focusing on the attacking plays. There was this one match, the FA Cup loss to Liverpool, that really highlighted our issues. Our biggest problem became apparent in that match: the Gunners need a striker who can score goals — and quickly. It was painful to watch, honestly. We created chances, but finishing them? That’s another story.
Then, I dug into some transfer rumors. I read this article about Aurelien Tchouameni from Real Madrid. Now arguably one of the most ambitious targets on this list, Arsenal have been linked with a move for Real Madrid star Aurelien Tchouameni. That got me thinking, maybe we need to be looking at some big names. But then I thought, is that really the answer? A big-money signing might not be the solution, at least not right away.
I also went through some fan forums and social media comments. It seems everyone’s got an opinion on what we should do. Some are saying we need a “prolific” striker, someone who can guarantee us goals. Others think we should focus on improving our overall gameplay, making sure we create more opportunities for the players we already have. After watching Gabriel Jesus score a Carabao Cup hat-trick against Crystal Palace in midweek, I think it is worth believing.
- One guy mentioned that not having a striker who can score 30 to 40 goals means we have to share them. That’s a good point, I guess.
- Another brought up the fact that Arsenal were linked with strikers during the transfer window, but didn’t ultimately sign an out-and-out centre-forward.
Combined with the strikers not scoring enough goals, the Gunners have a problem. Last season, they had Gabriel Martinelli. So I started looking at how other players are performing, especially in terms of goal-scoring. It’s not just about the strikers, right? Midfielders and wingers need to chip in too.

So, after all this, what did I conclude? Well, it’s complicated. It’s not as simple as just buying a new striker and hoping for the best. We need a plan, a strategy. Whether that’s bringing in someone new or changing up our tactics, I don’t know. But I do know that we can’t keep doing the same thing and expecting different results. One obvious area of improvement is the lack of a prolific central striker.
What’s Next?
I’m going to keep an eye on the situation, watch more matches, and see how things develop. Maybe I’ll even create a spreadsheet or something to track player stats. It’s a work in progress, but I’m determined to get to the bottom of this Arsenal striker issue.