Arsenal’s dream new XI with £83m striker signed and Bukayo Saka back in contention

Following their victory against Tottenham on Wednesday, Arsenal are now being connected with Viktor Gyokeres and Nico Williams, and they are still in a position to compete for the Premier League crown.

As injuries continue to wreak havoc at the Emirates Stadium, the demand for Arsenal to spend a significant amount of money in January has only grown more louder.

It has been many weeks since Bukayo Saka has been unable to play, and Ethan Nwaneri, who is quickly becoming a star, has also been unable to play. A further setback has also been dealt to Arsenal, as it is quite probable that Gabriel Jesus will be out for the duration of the season.

As a result of Arsenal’s victory over Tottenham, the club is now only four points behind Liverpool, who is now in first place in the standings. Consequently, some fresh acquisitions might be of great assistance in maintaining a championship push. There are a lot of positions that might possible benefit from being strengthened.

To our good fortune, it seems that there is a significant amount of work being done behind the scenes in north London. Let’s take a look at what Arsenal’s roster would look like in the second half of the season if Arteta’s wishes come true in their entirety.

Let’s begin with the offensive, which is the area where the Gunners have the capacity to spend the longest amount of money. The necessity for a replacement striker has become more pressing as a result of Jesus’ long-term injury, and there are a few potential alternatives.

Forwards like as Benjamin Sesko, Alexander Isak, and Bryan Mbeumo are among those who have been mentioned in connection with a potential transfer to the Gunners. However, it would appear that Arteta has found his man in the person of Viktor Gyokeres, a hitman who used to play for Sporting Lisbon.

There have been reports in France that imply Arsenal are now prepared to activate the release clause that is written into his contract, which is worth 83 million pounds. After scoring 32 goals in 30 games this season, there is little question that he would be an excellent addition to the team due to his impressive performance.

It is also possible that there will be an addition on the left flank. As is the case with Gyokeres, Nico Williams, a star player for Athletic Bilbao, has a release clause that Arsenal might exercise. Arsenal have been fans of Williams for a protracted period of time.

Despite the fact that Williams has not yet made a choice on his future, it appears that the north London side is in the leadership position to secure his services. Given that Saka is anticipated to make his return in the latter parts of the season, he would be a fantastic addition to the left side of the pitch.

at addition, there is the possibility of a significant addition being made at the midfield position. According to recent reports, Arsenal are getting closer and closer to reaching an agreement with Real Sociedad to acquire the services of Martin Zubimendi.

Although it is anticipated that the Spaniard will make his move official in the summer, the Gunners are still eager to welcome him to the club prior to the end of this month. In the event that a transfer is finalised, he would be able to play with Declan Rice. With the addition of Captain Martin Odegaard, a dangerous midfield would be completed.

It is quite improbable that there will be any changes made to the defence during the course of the next few months. As a result of the shift that took place in the summer of 2017, Jurrien Timber is now showing his real form, while Riccardo Calafiori is currently stationed on the alternative side.

Over the course of the past several seasons, William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes have formed an outstanding combination, and it is quite unlikely that this will alter until one of them leaves for a significant amount of money. Moreover, it appears that Arteta has identified David Raya as a potential long-term custodian choice for him.