Unexpected striker seen practicing with Arsenal

This winter, Victor Osimhen, Ivan Toney, and other players have been connected to Arsenal; however, Mikel Arteta seems to be working with a young striker who was most recently at Motherwell.

Arsenal has dropped five points behind leaders Liverpool in recent weeks and is now in fourth place going into the winter break.

The Gunners have not scored as many goals as the clubs surrounding them, and their most effective attackers have been midfielders Martin Odegaard (seven) and Bukayo Saka (12 direct goal-involvements).

There seems to be an evident need for a goal-scoring No. 9, and Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus has recently been connected to Napoli and Brentford, who are asking for too much in exchange for Osimhen and Toney, respectively.

However, FootballTransfers’ proprietary methodology values even Vlahovic at €35.2 million, which is a lot more than they would have to spend for Mika Biereth, who they already own!

In advance of their FA Cup match against Liverpool on Sunday, Arsenal posted images to their “Inside Training” page on Saturday. Biereth is visible in the background of one of Saka’s shots, appearing to be working with the first team.

The image has surprised several people because Motherwell and Arsenal had not issued a statement regarding the future of the Denmark U21 international who was born in London.

But until Arteta gets his hands on the highly sought-after No. 9, their attacking returns—or lack thereof—might see the young player given an opportunity occasionally.