26% conversion: Arsenal now want to sign 28yo striker with 12 goals, he can be Trossard 2.0 – opinion | OneFootball

Arsenal are exploring the transfer market for new signings and manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed the same in multiple press conferences.

With the ongoing injury crisis, a new striker and winger could be prioritised, but marquee signings could be difficult to pursue this winter.

In that case, Arsenal could consider cost-effective options with Premier League experience. Brentford’s Yoane Wissa is on their radar.

The DR Congo international has had a fine campaign with the Bees. He has registered 12 goals and two assists across all competitions.

11 of those goals have come in the Premier League from 18 appearances with an exceptional shot-to-goal conversion rate of 26 percent.

Arsenal’s interest in the 28-year-old has been confirmed by The Telegraph, and we won’t be surprised if they make a late swoop for his services.

The former Lorient man has played as a striker for the Bees this campaign, but he can comfortably operate from the left and right-wing roles.

His versatility could be a big reason behind the Gunners’ interest. We believe he could emerge as a shrewd signing just like Leandro Trossard.

Trossard was signed from Brighton & Hove Albion in January 2023 after the Gunners missed out on a big-money move for Mykhailo Mudryk.

The decision was rather forced on them, but it has proved dividends with 38 goal involvements in almost 100 appearances across all competitions.

Wissa won’t be a big-name signing for Arsenal, but his finishing skills would provide an upgrade on a misfiring Kai Havertz in the number nine role.

He is presently valued at £24 million by Transfermarkt. In our opinion, Brentford could be persuaded to sell with a package of around £35m.

Stats from Transfermarkt.com & Sofascore.com