Christopher Nkunku's shock transfer decision could solve Mikel Arteta's Arsenal conundrum

Arsenal should have been put on red alert after Christopher Nkunku reportedly announced his desire to leave RB Leipzig. The Frenchman would be a perfect signing for the Gunners next season.

According to French news outlet L'Equipe, the French international wants to leave his current club in the summer, despite Leipzig's intentions to keep him at the club. Arsenal has been linked to him in the past, and they reportedly recently reignited their interest in the player.

Nkunku's versatility across the midfield and the forward positions makes him a very attractive signing. Even more so for Arsenal when you consider Mikel Arteta's need to strengthen in both the midfield and attacking departments for the summer.

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Nkunku would certainly be the answer to the striker problems, and it seems that Edu agrees, as according to French news outlet Foot Mercato, Arsenal are looking to sign Nkunku in the summer transfer. However, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in potentially signing him.

The Gunners were heavily linked to the Frenchman in the January window of 2019 when he was still a player at Paris Saint-Germain. Since Arsenal failed to sign him, Nkunku has gone on to become of Europe's most attractive players, and it would make sense for Edu to register interest in him once again.

Arsenal will be in desperate need of two new strikers in the summer transfer window, with both Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah's days looking increasingly numbered. Both players' contracts are set to expire at the end of the season and they have been linked with a move away from the club.

Crystal Palace are hopeful of signing Nketiah on a