“He’s Arsenal’s Number 1 target, they’re doing everything in their power to ensure he lands at Emirates Stadium next year”- Tranafer Guru David Ornstein reveals a great news for the Gunners fans as Arsenal have entered the race to sign £110m Superstar and it’s not Ivan Toney

David Ornstein says Arsenal could go for £100m Premier League striker instead of Ivan Toney

Arsenal continue to be linked with a new striker heading into the January transfer window.

The Gunners are missing a recognised 20-goal-a-season striker in their squad, and as they look to push for a league title this term, they need more firepower.

Ivan Toney has been strongly linked with a move to Arsenal as of late, but speaking on The Daily Football Briefing, David Ornstein has poured cold water on those rumours.

Ornstein says that Toney is on Arsenal’s list, but he doesn’t see that move happening.

Interestingly, Ornstein did name three other strikers who are of interest to Arsenal, including Brighton’s Evan Ferguson.

Ferguson a target for Arsenal

Ornstein shared what he knows about the Brighton star.

“In terms of Arsenal there will be those at Arsenal who like him (Toney), he will be on Arsenal’s list as others will be – Victor Osimhen, Benjamin Sesko, Evan Ferguson, loads of other clubs have these same names on their lists, but if I was to give you my information at time of recording, I don’t think it’s likely Arsenal will be signing him,” Ornstein said.

Unlikely in January

As exciting as this link is, we have to imagine that this move isn’t likely to happen in January.

Ferguson has only recently signed a new contract with Brighton to keep him at the Amex for the long-term, while he’s been mooted as a £100m player in the past.

After spending over £200m in the summer, it’s hard to imagine that Arsenal will have that sort of money to spend this winter, and even if they did, are they really going to spend it on a 19-year-old who still has lots to prove at the top level?

By the sounds of it, Arsenal’s search for a striker next month won’t be straightforward to say the least.