Report suggests Arsenal’s top two striker targets, includes £42.5m star

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Arthur Cabral and Jonathan David are the two strikers who have particularly caught the eye of Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, according to a report from French outlet Jeunes Footeux.

The Gunners have a number of forwards facing an uncertain future at the Emirates. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, of course, has now been stripped of the captaincy. And he is reportedly on the radar of Juventus and Barcelona.

Meanwhile, both Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah are out of contract in the summer.

They have been linked with a host of players. Dušan Vlahović is on the radar, while they are also said to be interested in Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

But it would appear that another two names are higher up on the wishlist, perhaps due to how attainable Vlahovic or Calvert-Lewin may be.

According to Jeunes Footeux, the two players Arteta is particularly keen on are Cabral and David.

Cabral has scored 14 goals in 17 league games for Basel this season. In all competitions, he has 27 goals in just 30 games.

Meanwhile, David – who is also wanted by Liverpool – has been slightly less prolific in Ligue 1, having found the back of the net 11 times. But he has scored in his last three Champions League games.

Jeunes Footeux notes that Lille want at least £42.5 million for David.

Both Arthur Cabral and Jonathan David could prove risky targets for Arsenal

It would be no surprise if Arsenal fans were divided over links with both Cabral and David. Both have been outstanding this season.

However, someone like Calvert-Lewin has proved himself in the Premier League. Meanwhile, Vlahovic has been scarily prolific in Serie A, particularly over the last 12 months.

Cabral is perhaps not the marquee name Arsenal supporters may be hoping for given the overhaul that is on the cards at the Emirates. And David started his time in France with a lengthy goalless run.

The Canadian may also not be helped by Arsenal not having the best record when signing an attacking player from Lille.