{"id":3100,"date":"2021-12-19T04:26:10","date_gmt":"2021-12-19T09:26:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2021\/12\/19\/three-possible-replacements-for-arsenals-pierre-emerick-aubameyang-after-strikers-exile\/"},"modified":"2021-12-19T04:26:10","modified_gmt":"2021-12-19T09:26:10","slug":"three-possible-replacements-for-arsenals-pierre-emerick-aubameyang-after-strikers-exile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2021\/12\/19\/three-possible-replacements-for-arsenals-pierre-emerick-aubameyang-after-strikers-exile\/","title":{"rendered":"Three possible replacements for Arsenal\u2019s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after striker\u2019s exile"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<h2>Aubameyang out of the fold<\/h2>\n<p>Following his latest disciplinary breach, Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been excluded from Arsenal\u2019s first team.<\/p>\n<div class=\"dugout-video dugout-embed-eyJrZXkiOiIiLCJwIjoiZ3JlYXRnb2FscyIsInBsIjoibWF0Y2gifQ==\"><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/embed.dugout.com\/v3.1\/greatgoals.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Mikel Arteta has left the Gabonese star, and his former club captain, out of the most recent victories over both Southampton and West Ham United. And, now not training with the first team, it is hard to see a way back for the 32 year old, especially with the Africa Cup of Nations just around the corner.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang exiled from all first team matters this week and that\u2019s likely to continue until after AFCON. Future under Mikel Arteta looking bleak. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ofVcI7jCcL\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/ofVcI7jCcL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Sami Mokbel (@SamiMokbel81_DM) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SamiMokbel81_DM\/status\/1471888821071618053?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 17, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>With both Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah out of contract in the summer too, it is clear that a new striker will be top of Mikel Arteta\u2019s wishlist. And\u00a0<strong>101 <\/strong>take a look at three players that the Gunners could target.<\/p>\n<h2>The Dream: Dusan Vlahovic<\/h2>\n<p>Probably the second-most sought-after striker on the planet behind Erling Haaland, Serbian forward Dusan Vlahovic is in high demand.<\/p>\n<p>With his contract expiring in 2023, Fiorentina man Vlahovic has already <a href=\"https:\/\/www.90min.com\/posts\/serie-a-news-fiorentina-dusan-vlahovic-contract-offer-rejected\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">turned down<\/a> the option of a new deal with\u00a0<em>La Viola\u00a0<\/em>that would have made him the highest-paid player in their history.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Dusan Vlahovic has scored more league goals than Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah in 2021 ?<\/p>\n<p>No wonder Europe\u2019s biggest clubs are watching him ?<\/p>\n<p>\u270d\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mark_Doyle11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Mark_Doyle11<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 GOAL News (@GoalNews) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GoalNews\/status\/1472154124598890499?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 18, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>As a result, he is on the market, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/sport\/football\/1536591\/Arsenal-transfer-target-Dusan-Vlahovic-stance-Gunners-premier-league-news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arsenal<\/a> are just one of many clubs chasing his signature.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Arsenal announced that following his latest disciplinary breach last week, Pierre Aubameyang will no longer be club captain. ? <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AFC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Arsenal are already planning to sign a new striker for 2022 \u2013 probably in the summer.<\/p>\n<p>To be clear: there are no talks with Vlahovi\u0107\/agents. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0wcKuhJl77\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/0wcKuhJl77<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1470731043703513089?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 14, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>However, they may be out of luck when it comes to chasing his signature, with Vlahovic apparently keen to set his sights higher than the Gunners, despite their clear interest in the Fiorentina marksman.<\/p>\n<p>With the Serbian man also likely to be in high demand elsewhere, question marks surround whether Arsenal are best placed to add him to their side, meaning that they could be set to look elsewhere.<\/p>\n<h2>The realistic choice: Dominic Calvert-Lewin<\/h2>\n<p>Another young Englishman to add to the growing core of Three Lions stars? Dominic Calvert-Lewin is perhaps the most realistic \u201cbig\u201d striker that Mikel Arteta and Edu Gaspar could opt for.<\/p>\n<p>Currently out injured, the 24-year-old netted three goals in three appearances before being sidelined, following up on an impressive 2020-21 season, in which he found the net 16 times in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">STAY \u274c or GO \u2705<\/p>\n<p>Would Dominic Calvert-Lewin move to Arsenal? ?<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EASPORTSFIFA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@EASPORTSFIFA<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SaturdaySocial?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SaturdaySocial<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/C6yNEGCxbl\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/C6yNEGCxbl<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SkySportsPL\/status\/1472152160368480264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 18, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>With the ability to hold the ball up a key factor in Arsenal\u2019s next striker hunt, DCL ticks a lot of boxes, while still only being 24 years old.<\/p>\n<p>It is not beyond the realm of possibility either, with Everton in financial difficulty, and needing to sell.<\/p>\n<p>Would a big bid persuade them to part with their star man?<\/p>\n<h2>The wildcard: Jonathan David<\/h2>\n<p>Now onto the last option, and it is one that Arsenal have explored before in the shape of Lille man Jonathan David.<\/p>\n<p>The Gunners looked at the Canada forward before he made his move to Ligue 1, while he was still plying his trade in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/sport\/football\/1244946\/Arsenal-transfer-news-Everton-Genk-Jonathan-David-17-million-gossip-rumours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Belgian top flight<\/a>, but ultimately chose not to pursue a move for the forward.<\/p>\n<p>They may be wishing they had though.<\/p>\n<p>After netting 11 goals in 18 League games for a struggling Lille side, as well as a further 3 in six Champions League games, his stock has risen considerably so far this campaign.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CanMNT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#CanMNT<\/a> star on the up! ?<\/p>\n<p>Jonathan David sees his market value grow to $55m in the latest Ligue 1 market value update<\/p>\n<p>Profile ?<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dLCH32gL96\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/dLCH32gL96<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OPaqgB2UgU\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/OPaqgB2UgU<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Transfermarkt.us (@TMusa_news) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TMusa_news\/status\/1471578393602768898?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 16, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Arsenal have had a mixed track record in purchasing players from Ligue 1 outfit Lille. While Gabriel has proven a shrewd acquisition, two years on there are still massive question marks surrounding the 72 million pound signing of Nicolas Pepe, who has flattered to deceive and indeed lost his place in the Gunners side recently.<\/p>\n<p>It could, however, prove another smart move to bring in David from a Lille side that are struggling financially and would welcome a big bid from any side. At 21 years old, he would add to the youthful look that Arsenal\u2019s current attacking options have, and be a guaranteed source of goals.<\/p>\n<h3>Read more:<\/h3>\n<h3><a class=\"LinkSuggestion__Link-sc-1mdih4x-2 dcwLhi\" href=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/news\/transfers\/liverpool-to-test-arsenals-nerve-for-hot-shot-ligue-1-striker-in-january\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Liverpool set to clash with Premier League rival for red-hot Ligue 1 striker as January window looms<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a class=\"LinkSuggestion__Link-sc-1mdih4x-2 dcwLhi\" href=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/news\/transfers\/newcastle-watching-lille-forward-who-is-currently-outscoring-kylian-mbappe-in-ligue-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Newcastle watching Lille forward who is currently outscoring Kylian Mbappe in Ligue 1<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aubameyang out of the fold Following his latest disciplinary breach, Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been excluded from Arsenal\u2019s first team. Mikel Arteta has left the Gabonese star, and his former club captain, out of the most recent victories over both Southampton and West Ham United. And, now not training with the first team, it [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[12,7],"tags":[13,14],"class_list":["post-3100","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-football","category-sport","tag-football","tag-soccer","et-doesnt-have-format-content","et_post_format-et-post-format-standard"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3100","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3100"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3100\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3100"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3100"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3100"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}