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Kaya Kaynak

Why Mikel Arteta wants to sign Tammy Abraham as Edu reignites Arsenal transfer mission

It is no secret that Arsenal are going to be looking to recruit in the centre forward position this summer. Both Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah have admitted they have started talking to other clubs ahead of their contracts expiring, while Gabriel Martinelli has looked at his best recently on the left wing.

Mikel Arteta has admitted meanwhile that Emile Smith Rowe is not yet ready to play the false nine role that he has touted him for, so unless the Gunners want to go into next season with youngster Folarin Balogun as their only orthodox striker, it appears they will have to bring at least one number nine.

Gabriel Jesus has been heavily linked recently, with Edu understood to have held talks with his representatives over the past few months. Another name that football.london understands Arsenal are tracking is Tammy Abraham, with Arteta thought to be keen on his profile of striker. But what exactly is that?

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