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Arsenal may have just found their alternative to signing Jonathan David amid Mikel Arteta's continued search for a new striker. It’s no secret that signing a new striker is at the top of Arsenal's list as they look to replace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who departed in January, Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah, who each see their current deals expire at the end of the season.

So, as a result, Edu has joined the race to sign Ligue 1 prodigy Hugo Ekitike, according to CalcioMercato. The 19-year-old talisman has scored nine goals in 21 league appearances this season and has averaged a better conversion rate per 90-minutes than Kylian Mbappe and Arsenal target Jonathan David.

The report claims that Ekitike, who has been valued at around £16.7m, has previously attracted the attention of Newcastle and West Ham. Though, to either of the side's misfortune, a deal for the the Reims striker failed to materialise, handing Edu a major boost.

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However, while it may seem as if the Gunners have a free run at securing Ekitike's services, Jose Mourinho has rivalled Arteta — again, like he did with Tammy Abraham — for the striker. CalcioMercato claim that Roma