Arsenal\u2019s search for attacking reinforcements has taken another hit, with Malick Fofana now appearing to be headed to another Premier League club. The winger had briefly been viewed as an alternative to Juli\u00e1n Alvarez, but that avenue now seems to have closed.<\/p>\n
The Athletic first reported that Sunderland had reached an agreement with Lyon for Fofana worth $34.8 million (\u00a325.7 million, \u20ac30 million). In a market where fees continue to rise, that figure stood out as a strong deal. Crystal Palace, according to L\u2019\u00c9quipe, were also prepared to match the same price, leaving the race finely balanced between the two clubs.<\/p>\n
What looks increasingly certain, though, is that Arsenal will not be involved. Despite their need for a new forward, the Gunners have been left looking on as others move first.<\/p>\n
Their interest in Alvarez had already run into a wall. The Argentina international made clear that he wanted to leave Madrid and join Barcelona, but Atl\u00e9tico were never willing to consider such a move. As Mikel Arteta supposedly discovered after speaking with Alvarez himself, Arsenal was never seen as an appealing destination.<\/p>\n
That leaves Arsenal still short of options in attack. The club\u2019s summer has already included the sale of the Brazilian pair Martinelli and Jesus, while Christos Tzolis has arrived to replace Leandro Trossard.<\/p>\n
The need is obvious. Last season\u2019s total of 71 goals was the lowest scored by any Premier League champion since Leicester City\u2019s title-winning campaign more than a decade ago.<\/p>\n
Further change is also coming for Ethan Nwaneri. The academy graduate has slipped down Arteta\u2019s order and has already spent time on loan at Marseille. BBC Sport report that a loan move to Borussia Dortmund has now been agreed, with interest from several Premier League clubs turned aside.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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