There are no two ways about it - Arsenal need a new striker.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's exit to Barcelona and Alexandre Lacazette's departure - which was announced on Friday - means they need a proven goalscorer, something that is holding the Gunners back from fulfilling their potential.
The January transfer window closed with Dusan Valhovic slipping out of Mikel Arteta's grasp, but the Spaniard is not dwelling on it as his search for a No.9 in the summer is in full swing.