Arsenal should try to sign ‘world class’ striker this summer who has £12.7m release clause

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Arsenal should try to sign a ‘world class’ striker this summer who has a staggeringly low £12.7m release clause.

The North Londoners are expected to be busy in the fast-approaching summer transfer window as they look to bolster their ranks ahead of the new Premier League season.

Mikel Arteta’s men finished just two points behind title-winners Manchester City, so the gap is getting closer.

Though, it became apparent that they needed a prolific striker and with that said, one man should be a priority signing.

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Arsenal should try to sign Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann

Kai Havertz has adapted to the number nine role terrifically well but if Arsenal are to go one better and win the Premier League title next year, they’ll need to sign a more prolific forward.

That man should be Antoine Griezmann, who has been in sensational goalscoring form for LaLiga giants Atletico Madrid.

The Frenchman netted 24 goals last term and laid on eight assists, taking his total contributions to a whopping 32.

Remarkably, he has a £12.8m release clause, which will surely attract a number of potential suitors to the table.

Arteta should be all over that as he’d fit perfectly into his system.

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Antoine Griezmann statistics

Griezmann’s statistics are incredibly promising and evince just why he’d be perfect for an Arteta team.

According to FBref, the 33-year-old ranks in the top eight per cent for shot-creating actions compared to his positional peers across Europe, amplifying that he is much more than just a goalscorer.

The playmaker also sits in the top eight per cent for blocks, which evinces how effective he is in a high press, winning the ball back in dangerous areas.

For £12.8m, signing Griezmann would be a no-brainer.

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