Arsenal ready to hunt for new striker after trophyless season

After a disappointing season without trophies, Arsenal is preparing to strengthen their attacking line in the 2025 summer transfer window.

Mikel Arteta’s team — often criticized for lacking a world-class striker — has relied on team collectivity for scoring goals. This strategy proved insufficient to secure trophies.

The striker crisis became more apparent when Arsenal was eliminated from the Champions League semifinals by Paris Saint-Germain. The situation worsened with an injury crisis — forcing defensive midfielder Mikel Merino to play as a false nine.

This season’s failure to secure titles has pushed Arsenal’s management to be active in the upcoming transfer market, with the main focus on bringing in a quality striker who can elevate the team’s performance.