Arsenal striker targets: EVERY option linked for the summer 2025 transfer window

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Arsenal have made signing a new striker a priority for the summer transfer window, so here are all the potential targets who may be of interest to them.

Mikel Arteta has relied on Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus as his main options at centre-forward but a more prolific striker may help end their long wait for a Premier League title.

Here, TEAMtalk guides you through every striker to have been linked with Arsenal in 2025. We tell you the players’ ages, current clubs, contract situations and what level of interest the Gunners might have in them.

Note: we’ve only included players that predominantly play up front, ruling out the likes of Mohammed Kudus, Christopher Nkunku and Ademola Lookman.

PREMIER LEAGUE

Evan Ferguson

Current club: Brighton

Age: 20

Contract expires: 2029

Arsenal reportedly explored a move for Ferguson in the January transfer window, but he ultimately joined West Ham United on a six-month loan.

He failed to score in eight appearances for the Hammers and Arsenal have now cooled their interest in the Republic of Ireland international.

Alexander Isak 

Current club: Newcastle United

Age: 25

Contract expires: 2028

Since joining Newcastle United in the summer of 2022, Isak has established himself as one of the best strikers in the world.

Arsenal have identified the Sweden international as their dream target, although Newcastle’s £150million asking price could price the Gunners out of a move.

Diogo Jota

Current club: Liverpool

Age: 28

Contract expires: 2027

Online reports claim that Jota has emerged on Arsenal’s striker shortlist, although it remains to be seen if Liverpool would be willing to sell to a title rival.

Darwin Nunez

Current club: Liverpool

Age: 25

Contract expires: 2028

Alongside Jota, Arsenal have also been credited with an interest in fellow Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez.

The Uruguay international is expected to leave Anfield this summer after three inconsistent seasons and the Reds are reportedly willing to sell him for around £55million.

Joao Pedro

Current club: Brighton

Age: 23

Contract expires: 2028

While Newcastle United and Chelsea have emerged as the favourites to sign Pedro, there have been rumours that Arsenal are going to join the race for his signature.

Ollie Watkins 

Current club: Aston Villa

Age: 29

Contract expires: 2028

Arsenal submitted a bid of around £40million for Watkins in the January transfer window but Aston Villa refused to sanction another mid-season departure after selling Jhon Duran.

The Gunners are reportedly going to make a fresh attempt to sign the England international, who has made no secret of his love for the club.

Yoane Wissa

Current club: Brentford

Age: 28

Contract expires: 2026

Wissa netted 19 non-penalty Premier League goals in the 2024/25 season, with Mohamed Salah the only player to better that tally.

TEAMtalk understands that Arsenal have added the 28-year-old to their list of striker targets, and he has just one year remaining on his contract.

BUNDESLIGA

Victor Boniface

Current club: Bayer Leverkusen

Age: 24

Contract expires: 2028

Boniface came close to joining Al Nassr in the January transfer window, only for the Saudi Pro League side to instead turn their attention towards Jhon Duran.

Arsenal were reportedly offered the chance the sign the Nigeria international before deadline day and are still keeping an eye on his situation.

Hugo Ekitike

Current club: Eintracht Frankfurt

Age: 22

Contract expires: 2029

Ekitike is now one of the most sought-after forwards in world football following his exploits with Eintracht Frankfurt in the 2024/25 season.

Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United have all been credited with an interest in the 22-year-old, who is valued at €100million (£85.3m, $115.1m).

Harry Kane

Current club: Bayern Munich

Age: 31

Contract expires: 2027

Kane left Tottenham to join Bayern Munich in the summer of 2023, but he is now being linked with a move to the other side of north London.

Arsenal have reportedly expressed their interest in the England captain, although it remains to be seen whether the Gunners will be able to convince him to make the controversial switch.

Benjamin Sesko

Current club: RB Leipzig

Age: 22

Contract expires: 2029

Sesko has been on Arsenal’s radar since last summer, when the striker seriously considered a move to the Emirates before ultimately deciding to stay with RB Leipzig.

The Gunners are still working on a deal to sign the Slovenia international, although Leipzig are looking for a fee between €80-100million (£68-86m).

Serie A

Santiago Castro

Current club: Bologna

Age: 20

Contract expires: 2028

Castro could follow in the footsteps of Takehiro Tomiyasu and Riccardo Calafiori by swapping Bologna for Arsenal in the summer window.

According to online reports in England, the Arsenal scouting department were impressed by his consistent form in 2024/25 and Bologna are likely to demand a fee in the region of €25-30million.

Moise Kean

Current club: Fiorentina

Age: 25

Contract expires: 2029

After struggling at Everton and Juventus, Kean joined Fiorentina last summer and enjoyed the most productive season of his career in 2024/25.

The Italian press claim that Arsenal and Tottenham have both set their sights on the Italy international, who has a €52million (£44.3m, $54.5m) release clause in his contract.

Lorenzo Lucca

Current club: Udinese

Age: 24

Contract expires: 2028

A traditional target man, Lucca stands at 6ft 7in and netted 14 goals in 36 appearances in all competitions in the 2024/25 season.

Arsenal have reportedly expressed an interest in the Italy international, who is valued at around €30million (£25.6m, $34.5m).

Lautaro Martinez

Current club: Inter Milan

Age: 27

Contract expires: 2029

Martinez is widely regarded as one of the best strikers in the world and finished seventh in the 2024 Ballon d’Or rankings after starring for Inter Milan and Argentina.

Reports in Spain – not necessarily from the most reliable outlets – suggest that Arsenal are planning a bid of €120million (£102.4m, $138.2m) for the 27-year-old.

Victor Osimhen

Current club: Napoli

Age: 26

Contract expires: 2026

Osimhen spent the 2024/25 season on loan at Galatasaray after being frozen out of the Napoli squad and will now look to complete a permanent move away from the Serie A side.

TEAMtalk understands that Arsenal are among the sides keeping tabs on the Nigeria international, who has a €75million (£64m, $86.3m) release clause.

Mateo Retegui

Current club: Atalanta

Age: 26

Contract expires: 2028

Retegui was the top goalscorer in Serie A for the 2024/25 season with 25 goals and his exploits have attracted the attention of several clubs.

According to online reports, Arsenal have already spoken with Atalanta to discuss a potential deal for the striker but could face competition from Manchester United, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain.

Marcus Thuram

Current club: Inter Milan

Age: 27

Contract expires: 2028

Alongside Martinez, Arsenal have also been linked with his strike partner at Inter and Thuram has a release clause of €85million (£72.5m, $97.9m) in his contract.

Dusan Vlahovic

Current club: Juventus

Age: 25

Contract expires: 2026

Mikel Arteta is a known admirer of Vlahovic, having previously tried to sign the Serbia international from Fiorentina in January 2022.

He could be available this summer after contract talks with Juventus reached an impasse, although TEAMtalk understands that Arsenal have cooled their interest in the Serbia international. 

Arsenal, Man Utd and Chelsea linked Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic
Arsenal, Man Utd and Chelsea linked Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic

OTHER LEAGUES

Samu Aghehowa

Current club: Porto

Age: 20

Contract expires: 2029

Aghehowa joined Porto from Atletico Madrid last summer and has since scored 26 goals in all competitions, including a brace against Manchester United.

Online reports claim that Arsenal have been keeping tabs on his performances with the Portuguese side, who are aiming to recoup around €70-75 million (£59.6m-63.9m).

Julian Alvarez

Current club: Atletico Madrid

Age: 25

Contract expires: 2030

After leaving Manchester City, Alvarez enjoyed a brilliant debut season at Atletico Madrid in 2024/25 and netted 29 goals in all competitions

Reports in Spain claim that Arsenal are looking to bring the Argentina international back to the Premier League but any deal would require a club-record fee.

Jonathan David

Current club: Lille

Age: 25

Contract expires: 2025

David has decided not to put pen to paper on a new contract with Lille, meaning he is set to leave as a free agent at the end of the month.

The Canada international is reportedly on Arsenal’s shortlist but a move to Italy currently looks more likely amid interest from Juventus and Napoli.

Endrick

Current club: Real Madrid

Age: 18

Contract expires: 2030

Endrick has struggled to establish himself as a regular starter at Real Madrid and is currently behind the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo and Vinicius in the pecking order.

According to reports in Spain, Arsenal will make a formal proposal of €60million (£51.1m/$69.1m) to bring the 18-year-old to the Emirates.

Viktor Gyokeres

Current club: Sporting CP

Age: 27

Contract expires: 2028

Gyokeres has developed into one of the world football’s deadliest strikers during his time in Lisbon, notching 97 goals and providing 28 assists in just 102 matches.

Despite interest from Manchester United, sources close to the player have told TEAMtalk that the Sweden international is open to a move to Arsenal.

Randal Kolo Muani

Current club: Paris Saint-Germain

Age: 26

Contract expires: 2028

After falling out of favour at Paris Saint-Germain, Kolo Muani joined Juventus on loan in the January transfer window and he will remain with the Serie A side for the Club World Cup.

But the loan deal doesn’t include an option to buy and Arsenal are reportedly showing an interest in the France international.

Igor Tyjon

Current club: Blackburn

Age: 17

Contract expires: 2026

Tyjon made his professional debut for Blackburn in September 2024 at the age of 16 years and 178 days, making him the third-youngest player in the club’s history.

He is regarded as a brilliant prospect and Arsenal are reportedly willing to pay over £1million up front for the teenager, with additional fees tied to future appearances.

Manfred Ugalde

Current club: Spartak Moscow

Age: 23

Contract expires: 2028

Ugalde was the top goalscorer in the Russian Premier League in 2024/25 and Arsenal are reportedly considering a move for the in-form forward, who has a €30million (£25.5m / $34.5m) release clause.

Vladyslav Vanat

Current club: Dynamo Kyiv

Age: 23

Contract expires: 2027

Vanat scored 21 goals and also notched nine assists last season, helping his side to lift the Ukrainian Premier League title whilst ending the league season unbeaten.

Online reports claim that Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta is also looking into a potential deal for the striker, who is reported to have a release clause of around €20million (£17m / $23m)

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