Premier League manager admits his £65m striker could leave after he’s linked with Arsenal

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A Premier League manager is worried his £65m-rated striker could leave this summer transfer window after being linked to Arsenal.

Mikel Arteta’s side narrowly missed out on the Premier League title last term, so the onus will be to go one better this year and win a first Premier League title since 2004.

To do that, he’ll need to be backed in the transfer market and he’s close to adding Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori to his ranks.

Now, attention will start to shift towards the signing of a striker and one Premier League boss is worried his could depart after being linked with a move to the Emirates.

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Andoni Iraola worried Dominic Solanke could leave

Arsenal have been monitoring Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke over the last few weeks after missing out on Benjamin Sesko, who opted to remain at RB Leipzig.

Now, Cherries boss Andoni Iraola has come out in a recent interview and admitted he’s fearful that Solanke could leave.

“But the market is open,” Iraola told BBC Sport.

“You cannot say he is going to stay or that he is going to leave because we don’t know.

“In the end, it is something you cannot control.”

TBR exclusively reported last month that Solanke has a £65m release clause active for the traditional big six clubs.

Arsenal should try to sign Dominic Solanke

Arsenal should seriously consider signing Solanke, who netted 21 times whilst laying on four assists last season.

The 26-year-old is approaching his prime years as a centre-forward and appears ready to take the next step in his career after a prolific spell on the South Coast.

Brentford striker Ivan Toney should also be an option.

In other news, pundit says he thinks Arsenal are about to make a ‘great’ signing.