Could Arsenal sign a new striker in 2025?

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Bukayo Saka is the latest Arsenal star to heap praise on 2023 summer signing Kai Havertz with the England winger admitting that everyone in the Gunners’ dressing room knew the 25-year-old was an “unbelievable” player.

“I’ve always thought Kai’s an unbelievable player. Everyone in the dressing room did too. We’re so happy that he’s showing that,” Saka told CBS Sports. “He’s going to score a lot of goals this season, mark my words.”

Havertz has already produced six goals and one assist from 10 appearances in all competitions for Arsenal this season and despite this, the Premier League club could still sign a new striker in 2025. The North London club monitored their options during the summer transfer window but in the end, decided not to bring in a new frontman.

There’s a possibility that Arsenal try to sign a new striker in 2025 but it has not been decided as their full focus is on this season and the club are very confident about the current campaign.

As for Kai Havertz, I think he has been a fantastic signing for Arsenal; goals, assists, and quality. He’s working hard on a daily basis with Mikel Arteta’s staff and is always looking to improve and get better. Everyone at the North London club is very happy with Kai and how he is performing this season.

Borussia Dortmund decided to trigger their obligation to buy clause in the loan contract of Yan Couto on Thursday, which will see the right-back join from Man City on a permanent deal as part of a package worth up to €30m.

Many may ask why the Bundesliga club have done this so early? I can tell you guys that this was already part of the agreement. Dortmund were always going to trigger the obligation to buy clause as it was already guaranteed in the pact with Manchester City. Therefore, whether it was triggered early in the season or next May it did not matter.

This is an exciting move for the Brazilian player who has been excellent for years, especially at Girona last season. The defender produced one goal and 10 assists across 34 La Liga appearances to help the Catalan club qualify for the Champions League, which…