Arsenal’s summer rebuild is already in motion. With Christian Norgaard, Kepa Arrizabalaga, and Martin Zubimendi set to be unveiled soon, Mikel Arteta may now shift his gaze to sharpening the attack.
The mission is clear—break a three-year streak of finishing second and finally lift the Premier League trophy.
For months, Nico Williams seemed the chosen winger. But the Athletic Bilbao star has his heart set on staying in Spain, edging closer to Barcelona with personal terms reportedly agreed. His move to Camp Nou feels inevitable.
According to a Fichajes report, that has pushed Arsenal to explore alternatives, and Karim Adeyemi has emerged as the prime candidate.
The Borussia Dortmund forward, 23, delivered 13 goals and 12 assists last season, proving decisive in both the Bundesliga and Champions League—where his standout moment was a hat-trick against Celtic in the group stage.
Dortmund are not actively shopping him, but a £40 million proposal could force them to listen.
Adeyemi offers versatility—comfortable on either wing or leading the line. He thrives at holding up play, delivering accurate crosses, and finding space through clever movement.
While he may not match Williams’ blistering pace or raw dribbling flair, he compensates with superior finishing and positional awareness.
At £40 million, the deal could be a masterstroke. Adeyemi’s consistency and end-product make him a legitimate upgrade over Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard.
Arsenal’s strategy appears set: secure their new striker first, then move decisively for the German international.
In a market where top attackers are scarce, Adeyemi might just be the difference between another near miss and the glory Arsenal have been chasing.