Arsenal is plotting a move to sign Brentford Cameroon star Bryan Mbeumo after his impressive start to the season.
This comes shortly after recruitment expert Mick Brown told Football Insider that the Gunners want to strengthen their right-wing position in the transfer window.
The 25-year-old has scored six goals in his first eight league games so far this season, inspiring interest from some of the country’s top clubs including Arsenal.
Those goals have placed him second only to Erling Haaland on the goalscoring charts early in the season, and there is a belief he would be able to rocket to the next level in a better side.
His versatility is seen as a key factor by Arsenal’s recruitment team as he can provide cover on the wing, up front, or as a second striker behind the number nine.
Liverpool was also heavily linked to the Cameroon international in the summer, and Football Insider revealed that a fee of £40million would have been enough to secure a deal.
Arsenal’s pursuit of a new winger was accelerated following Bukayo Saka’s injury blow on international duty which sidelined him for the 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth.
The clubs have grown concerned about the kicks and knocks their star is picking up during games given the lack of quality strength in depth behind him in their squad.
