{"id":7913,"date":"2022-01-31T09:00:30","date_gmt":"2022-01-31T14:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2022\/01\/31\/arsenal-dealt-yet-another-pair-of-striker-blows-in-hunt-for-aubameyangs-replacement\/"},"modified":"2022-01-31T09:00:30","modified_gmt":"2022-01-31T14:00:30","slug":"arsenal-dealt-yet-another-pair-of-striker-blows-in-hunt-for-aubameyangs-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2022\/01\/31\/arsenal-dealt-yet-another-pair-of-striker-blows-in-hunt-for-aubameyangs-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal dealt yet another pair of striker blows in hunt for Aubameyang\u2019s replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Arsenal have been dealt another pair of striker blows as they look to add a forward to Mikel Arteta\u2019s side that currently lacks a focal point.<\/p>\n

101 covered the news<\/a> earlier today that Arsenal had seen a bid for Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak turned down, with the Spanish club holding firm for his 90 million euro release clause.<\/p>\n

And now, the Gunners have been dealt another blow, as Alvaro Morata is seemingly set to stay at Juventus despite late interest from Arsenal.<\/p>\n

It was thought that the north London side explored the possibility of a loan move with Atletico Madrid, Morata\u2019s parent club, but could not come to an agreement on potential terms of any temporary move.<\/p>\n

As per Gary Jacob of The Times: <\/a>\u201cArsenal have been unable to secure a deal after talks with Alvaro Morata, who is expected to stay on loan at Juventus from Atletico Madrid. The former Chelsea striker wanted an 18-month loan to move to north London while Atletico insisted on a mandatory purchase option at the end of the period.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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SEVILLE, SPAIN \u2013 JUNE 19: Alvaro Morata of Spain celebrates a goal during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group E match between Spain and Poland at Estadio La Cartuja on June 19, 2021 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Joaquin Corchero \/ Europa Press Sports via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

De Tomas staying?<\/h2>\n

Meanwhile, Football.London report that it would be \u2018very difficult\u2019 to complete a late deal for Espanyol striker Raul De Tomas, who Arsenal were rumoured to be interested in over the weekend.<\/p>\n

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Raul De Tomas\u2019 representative tells me it will be \u2018very difficult\u2019 to finalise a late transfer, amid reports linking the Espanyol man with a move to Arsenal.<\/p>\n

Aubameyang set for Barca move and Nketiah staying, as things stand. #AFC<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/W10dOKhUTh<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Chris Wheatley (@ChrisWheatley_) January 31, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n