Arsenal may have just found their alternative to signing Jonathan David amid Mikel Arteta's continued search for a new striker. It’s no secret that signing a new striker is at the top of Arsenal's list as they look to replace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who departed in January, Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah, who each see their current deals expire at the end of the season.
So, as a result, Edu has joined the race to sign Ligue 1 prodigy Hugo Ekitike, according to CalcioMercato. The 19-year-old talisman has scored nine goals in 21 league appearances this season and has averaged a better conversion rate per 90-minutes than Kylian Mbappe and Arsenal target Jonathan David.
The report claims that Ekitike, who has been valued at around £16.7m, has previously attracted the attention of Newcastle and West Ham. Though, to either of the side's misfortune, a deal for the the Reims striker failed to materialise, handing Edu a major boost.
