Arsenal have registered a surprise interest in Bournemouth attacker Jaidon Anthony despite all but announcing the transfer of Brighton star Leandro Trossard. The Gunners are set pay a £21million fee plus add-ons for Trossard, who has agreed a contract until 2027 with an option to extend by a further year, football.london understands.
Shakhtar Donetsk star Mykhailo Mudryk was Mikel Arteta and Edu's primary January target but after losing out on his signature to Chelsea, Arsenal moved quickly to sign an ideal alternative. With Trossard and Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi falling out rather publicly, a deal being agreed for his departure seemed in January seemed likely.
Due to Arsenal's lack of attacking depth, with injuries keeping Reiss Nelson and Gabriel Jesus out of the team, Trossard will undoubtedly become an important option for Arteta. But the Spaniard may not be completely satisfied with just one forward option joining in January.
