It's no secret that Arsenal are going to be in the market for a striker this summer. Ever since Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang left to join Barcelona the Gunners have been short on numbers up top and with Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah's contracts set to expire at the end of the season that doesn't look like it's going to change any time soon.
Folarin Balogun has impressed during his loan spell with Middlesbrough and is set to return to the Emirates this summer, but with Gabriel Martinelli operating as more of a left winger these days he would be the only orthodox number nine on Mikel Arteta's books. As a result it appears that Edu is going to be on the hunt for at least one number nine this summer.
There is scope that it could even be as many as two if Lacazette does not end up staying. The Frenchman is Arsenal's captain and has started every Premier League match since December 12, but talks are yet to begin over a potential extension on his deal as Arteta seeks to ensure his focus is on securing a top four finish.
