Arsenal should sign ‘explosive’ striker in January with Isak poised to stay at Newcastle

Arsenal should explore a loan deal for Paris Saint-Germain star Randal Kolo Muani when the transfer window reopens next month.

The Gunners have had mixed fortunes in the first half of the season, and they are already nine points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.

Despite this, they have plenty to play for in the second half of the season. The club can win silverware in four competitions.

Manager Mikel Arteta may want an attacking upgrade in January, but the hierarchy could be reluctant to spend big due to financial concerns.

A loan deal with a possible option to buy could be the best solution, and the club should swoop for Kolo Muani.

The Gunners are likely to be offered the opportunity to sign the France international in January, as he has fallen out of favour under manager Luis Enrique.

Muani would be a good acquisition on loan

The 26-year-old had a brilliant 2022/23 season with Eintracht Frankfurt, bagging 23 goals and 17 assists in 46 appearances in all competitions.

The Frenchman secured a £79 million move to PSG in 2023 but has since struggled, tallying just 11 goals and seven assists in 54 appearances.

Muani has averaged only 44 minutes per game. Enrique has been reluctant to start him regularly.

By contrast, he has four goals and two assists from his last nine caps for his national team.

The ‘explosive‘ striker looks poised to depart Les Parisiens, and Arsenal should explore the possibility of a loan deal with a buy clause for the summer.

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Muani is known for his high pressing and fantastic dribbling skills. He has a relatively good shot-to-goal conversion rate but has also excelled with his chance creation.

The former Nantes man has a knack for dropping into deeper attacking positions to link up play. He would be a quality alternative to Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz up front.

An initial loan deal would suit the Gunners to assess whether he can adapt to the demands of the Premier League. It appears a no-brainer decision to make such a move.

Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak has also been linked with the club over recent months, but they are unlikely to do business during the winter transfer window.

The Swede has propelled the club back into the Champions League race after a poor start. Newcastle could wait until the summer before considering a transfer offer.

The Tyneside outfit set a staggering £150m price tag for the 25-year-old last summer. Arsenal could face a similar stumbling block at the end of the season.

Stats from Transfermarkt.com.