Rasmus Højlund compared to Erling Haaland and attracting Premier League interest
Arsenal and Liverpool are both reportedly interested in signing the 20-year-old Danish sensation, Rasmus Højlund. Højlund has been compared to Norwegian prodigy Erling Haaland due to his impressive speed, strength, and knack for finding the back of the net. With 19 goal contributions in 33 games this season, Højlund is quickly becoming one of Europe’s most sought-after young talents.
Recently, Højlund scored a hat-trick against Finland in an international game, catching the attention of Premier League scouts. Both Arsenal and Manchester United have shown interest in the striker, with Liverpool also rumored to be considering a bid.
Liverpool could benefit from Højlund’s multidimensionality and deadly finishing
Liverpool is said to be particularly interested in Højlund due to his multidimensionality on the field. His ability to chase down loose balls, link up with teammates, and be a threat from crosses makes him difficult to defend against. In addition, his deadly finishing would fill the gap left by Roberto Firmino’s potential departure.
Arsenal’s search for new strikers ahead of Champions League return
Meanwhile, Arsenal is also on the hunt for new strikers ahead of their Champions League return next season. The club is reportedly tracking five strikers across Europe for the summer transfer window. Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah are among the options being considered for Arsenal’s striker position.
Another potential option for Arsenal is Folarin Balogun, who has excelled while on loan and could potentially be integrated into the first team or sold.
Arsenal exploring other potential strikers including Jesper Lindstrøm
Arsenal has also explored other potential strikers, including Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Dusan Vlahovic, Tammy Abraham, Victor Osimhen, and Rasmus Højlund. Calvert-Lewin’s situation is dependent on Everton’s status in the top-flight, while Vlahovic chose Juventus over Arsenal last year.
Osimhen has attracted a lot of suitors, including Chelsea, Manchester United, and PSG. The cost of the new strikers may impact Arsenal’s decision-making process as they look to strengthen their squad for the upcoming Champions League campaign.
Jesper Lindstrøm linked to Arsenal
However, Arsenal is not only focusing on strikers this summer. The club is also reportedly interested in signing Danish midfielder Jesper Lindstrøm from Eintracht Frankfurt.
Lindstrøm is versatile and can play on the right side as a cover option for Bukayo Saka, but he can also operate between the lines as an attacking midfielder. He has a high ceiling and could potentially be an upgrade over Granit Xhaka in the left-sided #8 function.
While Lindstrøm’s skill set is excellent when his team has possession, he is prone to defensive lapses and not very clinical in front of goal.
Overall, both Arsenal and Liverpool are looking to add some young talent to their squads for next season. Højlund and Lindstrøm are two names that are likely to stay on their respective radars as they aim to compete at the highest level in Europe.
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