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Arsenal transfer news: Potential Leandro Trossard replacement identified by Gunners?

Arsenal identify Premier League star as Trossard replacement?
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Arsenal reportedly identify a potential replacement for Leandro Trossard, who has found himself in and out of the starting lineup this season.

Arsenal have reportedly identified a forward who they view as a potential upgrade on Leandro Trossard.

During the January transfer window in 2023, the Gunners pushed hard to secure the £21m signing of the versatile Brighton & Hove Albion attacker.

At the time, it was unclear whether the Belgium international would become a squad option for Mikel Arteta or develop into an asset in the final third.

The latter has since occurred, the 29-year-old having since contributed 20 goals and 13 assists from his 81 appearances in all competitions.

His frequent availability has proven important to Arteta who has often required different options in the final third with no single player putting together sustained scoring streaks.

Nevertheless, Trossard is currently enduring his most testing run in an Arsenal shirt having failed to build on last season's performances.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on October 23, 2024© Imago

Trossard battling for Arsenal future?

From nine starts and four substitute outings, Trossard has chipped in with just two goals and one assist, not contributing either since October 1.

Furthermore, he is moving to a stage where just 18 months will be remaining on his contract during the January transfer window.

As such, it leaves Arsenal vulnerable to offers if they do not extend Trossard's contract, putting them in a position to contemplate potential alternatives.

According to The Mirror, the hierarchy at the North Londoners remain as admirers of West Ham United attacker Mohammed Kudus.

The Ghana international is in just his second year of a five-year contract at the London Stadium, recording 16 goals and seven assists from his 55 appearances.

Kudus is of a similar profile to Trossard in the sense that he can play across the forward line, although there is an argument that his return of 10 strikes and six assists from 41 Premier League appearances is below par.

Mohammed Kudus of West Ham United celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal against Tottenham Hotspur, on October 19, 2024© Imago

How much may Kudus cost?

The report suggests that West Ham would look to recoup £90m for Kudus should Arsenal or another club make an official approach for his signature.

While Arsenal paid a bigger fee for former West Ham midfielder Declan Rice, it is unclear whether they would be prepared to meet the Hammers' demands for a player like Kudus when they arguably require a more traditional centre-forward to contemplate their other options.

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