“Guardiola is my good friend but the player has choosen to join Arsenal and I can’t force him”: Manager responds to Man city eye-watering bid to hijack Arsenal transfer despite player has completed his medical to join Arteta’s side

“Guardiola is my good friend but the player has choosen to join Arsenal and I can’t force him”: Manager responds to Man city eye-watering bid to hijack Arsenal transfer despite player has completed his medical to join Arteta’s side

Arsenal faced another setback in their challenging start to the season after failing to score against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Despite creating several good opportunities, they couldn’t capitalize, leaving fans and analysts frustrated.

Over the past two years, Mikel Arteta’s team has been widely praised for their performances, even coming close to dethroning Manchester City. Last season, they finished just two points behind the league leaders after a fierce title race. Arsenal’s defense has been one of the strongest in Europe, but their struggles in attack have become a recurring issue under Arteta’s management. The team continues to search for reliable goal scorers beyond star winger Bukayo Saka.

One major challenge has been the inconsistent availability of striker Gabriel Jesus. This has forced Arteta to experiment with players like Kai Havertz and Leandro Trossard in the central attacking role. However, neither has fully adapted to this position, leaving the team without a consistent attacking focal point.

Adding to Arsenal’s difficulties, captain Martin Ødegaard’s recent injury has exposed a lack of creativity in the squad. This has highlighted the need for more depth, especially if Arsenal hopes to compete for the Premier League title again this season.

To address these issues, Arsenal is reportedly considering a move for West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus. According to *The Daily Mail*, the Gunners may target the Ghanaian forward in either the January transfer window or next summer. Kudus made a strong impression in his first Premier League season, contributing 14 goals and assists in 33 appearances. His performances played a key role in helping West Ham achieve a respectable ninth-place finish.

Adding Kudus to the squad could provide Arsenal with the attacking boost they need. His versatility, skill, and proven goal-scoring ability make him an exciting prospect for the North London club as they aim to strengthen their title challenge.