Arsenal To Miss Out On Possible Offensive Solution From West Brom

Arsenal To Miss Out On Possible Offensive Solution From West Brom

The Gunners have been in the market for a new striker even since the beginning of the summer. Unfortunately their 8 year trophy draught was not that appealing for world class strikers such as Villa or Higuain who chose other teams. Things changed a bit after Ozil’s unexpected decision to join Wenger’s side. The fact that Arsenal are now first in the Premier League standings is also a big plus which might influence players to move to the North London team during the winter transfer period. Even if Wenger insisted he is ready to change tactics as far as his transfer policy goes, he remains true to a part of his old habits.

According to Metro, one of the Premier League’s most promising forwards, Saido Berahino has been targeted by the Gunners. The young English international has been with WBA since 2011 but managed only 7 appearances in which he scored 2 goals. Even so the 20 year old made the transfer wish-list for two of the most important teams in the Premier League. Chelsea and Arsenal look interested in securing the youngster’s signature sometime during January.


Even so, Saido Berahino looks keen on signing a new contract with WBA. Arsenal could have been an important step up for the striker who’s unexpected apparent choice to continue with his team baffled most.

It is probably for the best considering the fact Arsenal will surely try and sign a star player to raise the bar for Giroud. Bendtner, who is now the Frenchman’s only competitor for a spot in the starting line-up, has proven to be incapable of helping the Gunners in any way. Even so, Berahino would still only be a second or third choice which is not an option for the English international who is WBA’s first option as far as strikers go.

Saido Berahino’s transfer would not be a problem as far as salary goes considering the fact that he is currently getting only £850 per week. The only issue of which the youngster looks to be well aware off is the fact that he will not get much time on the pitch if he moves to Chelsea or to Arsenal.