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Sporting CP’s Victor Jacques during the Portuguese Cup match against Amarante. (Photo by Galter Fatia/Getty Images)
It appears that Arsenal have decided not to sign Victor Jacques from Sporting Lisbon, instead turning their attention to Matteo Retegui, who PSG also appears to covet.
Before the January transfer window opens, Mikel Arteta He will ponder the possibilities as his Gunners look to hunt down out-of-control players Premier League Leader, Liverpool.
Arsenal have been in need of an out-of-field striker for some time now, and Victor Jockles A player who certainly fits the bill. He has scored 27 goals this season transfer market.
Victor Jacques will not join Arsenal
However, The north Londoners have apparently held talks at the same time as another striker Newcastle want Joe Kreis to replace Alexander Isak.
The transfer market is also covered via X Atalanta’s talented 25-year-old Mateo Retegui is one of interest from both Arsenal and Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain.
It is understood that Arsenal watched Atalanta’s 6-1 Champions League victory over Young Boys, in which Retegui scored twice.
The Italian has 14 goals in all competitions on 24/25, 12 of which have come in Serie A, making him the current top scorer (BBC Sport).
Given that Atalanta are enjoying a throwback season themselves – they are top of Italy’s top flight BBC Sport – It’s doubtful they would appreciate a move for one of their star players.
Mateo Retegui replaces Viktor Gyokeres in Arsenal’s favor
The Argentine also appears to be enjoying his time in Bergamo and considering he only joined the team in August, another move away at the end of the season would certainly be premature for all involved.
That said, money is still a topic of discussion in football circles and if Arsenal can offer the right amount, Radha’s board will need to make a big decision.
For now, everything remains quiet on that front, but with things moving so quickly, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the status quo change in due course.
