Arsenal have seemingly fallen short in their title challenge, leaving supporters expecting some statement arrivals this summer to ensure a similar tale doesn’t occur next season at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal's injury problems paint obvious summer transfer picture

Mikel Arteta and the Gunners were optimistic about their chances of inheriting silverware at the start of the campaign. However, injury problems in key areas have allowed Liverpool to sail into an unassailable lead at the Premier League summit.

With only nine games left to play, it would take an extraordinary collapse from Arne Slot’s men to see their prospects of only a second title since 1990 arrive at Anfield collapse due to their 12-point advantage.

In fairness, Arsenal will hope they can pull off some Champions League heroics to claim a first trophy since 2020. If it weren’t for injuries to the likes of Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, and Gabriel Jesus this term, Arteta could be looking at a far rosier appraisal than the one he may receive in May.

Frustration has begun to pave the way for transfer action at the Emirates Stadium. Lille’s Jonathan David is now on the Gunners’ radar to address a striker search likely to dominate the headlines in North London.

Arsenal’s forward line this season – G/A across all competitions

Kai Havertz

15 goals (34 appearances)

Gabriel Jesus

7 goals (27 appearances)

Bukayo Saka

9 goals (24 appearances)

Leandro Trossard

6 goals (43 appearances)

Gabriel Martinelli

7 goals (38 appearances)

Raheem Sterling

1 goal (23 appearances)

Ethan Nnaweri

8 goals (29 appearances)

Arsenal have also commenced groundwork on Alexander Isak and Benjamin Sesko, signifying that this year could be the one when they finally enter the market for a premium striker to spearhead their hunt for glory.

Improving the supply line has also emerged as a priority for Arteta, who, in an exciting turn of fate, has turned his attention to one of Europe’s hottest properties.

Arsenal make contact regarding £75m+ Juventus star Kenan Yildiz

According to TEAMtalk, Arsenal have made initial contact with Juventus over a summer deal to sign Kenan Yildiz as the Turkish international is someone the Serie A giants are open to cashing in on once the window opens.

Mooted to retain a £75.7 million price tag, the 19-year-old has registered four goals and six assists in 41 appearances this term. He is also attracting interest from Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool.

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Once labelled as a star who will have a “brilliant career” by Massimiliano Allegri, Yildiz has managed to create 36 chances on league duty this season and has shown his capacity to weave past defenders by completing 45 dribbles in total.

Loanee Sterling is almost certain to return to Chelsea this summer, and it remains to be seen if Arteta will sanction exits for any of his other options on either flank. If that occurs, their pursuit of Yildiz may accelerate as a matter of priority if recent reports are anything to go by.