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6 Jan, 4 tweets, 1 min read
Players who currently fit 'everything' Arsenal want in a CF that are potentially available:

—Joao Felix.
—Tammy Abraham.
—Victor Osimhen.
—Ivan Toney.

Ivan Toney is the smart man's choice. Duel monster, link up monster, strong finisher, aerial dominance, English, 25 years old..
Toney doesn't score goals because he's the one who tries to get his team up the pitch via his ability to win aerial balls, keep the ball, find runners and general smart link play. He is barely getting any chances to shoot and barely getting them in the right areas.
As a finisher, Toney is very very good. So he'll definitely score goals at Arsenal. That's not in question.
Felix is also the best false 9 talent available in football.

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Vlahovic is 'meh' for the price he's been rumoured for.

Still would take him for big money over Isak. He's much more ready to contribute. At least he's got the physical presence we need in ground duels and in the air. Don't like his top heavy build, though, but alright.
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A bit of focused coaching for a while could do wonders but we'll see.
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