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Arsenal's summer transfer window looks set to be a busy one, with technical director keen to sign at least one striker, understands.

Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah are into the final few weeks of their contracts at the Emirates Stadium and understands that Gabriel Jesus and Tammy Abraham have both been shortlisted as potential targets for the centre-forward position. Now, The Athletic have reported that Czech youngster Adam Hlozek is also of interest to the Gunners as a backup to a more established frontman.

With that being said, who exactly is Hlozek and what qualities would he bring to the north London club if he was to arrive in the coming months.

Aged just 19, Hlozek is a talented forward born in Ivancice, Czech Republic.

He is a versatile player, currently plying his trade with Sparta Prague, frequently operating as a left-winger, an attacking midfielder or a striker.

The aforementioned contract situations of Lacazette and Nketiah mean that two forwards will likely need to arrive at the Emirates Stadium this summer. A more established number nine will be the club's marquee signing, which could leave room for a developing youngster to be the backup striker and also get game time in the domestic cups and Europa League.

Hlozek perfectly fits the bill. The teenage starlet enjoyed a stellar 2021/22 campaign, netting 12 goals and providing a further 15 assists, numbers that read