Arsenal Takes Lead in Race for £71m Striker Admired by Wenger

According to recent reports, Arsenal has surpassed Liverpool in the pursuit of Inter Milan’s Marcus Thuram, a striker highly regarded by former Gunners manager Arsene Wenger. The French forward, who has a £71 million release clause in his contract, has attracted interest from several Premier League clubs.

Despite Arsenal’s recent 1-0 victory over Chelsea without a traditional striker, manager Mikel Arteta is keen to bolster his attacking options in the upcoming transfer window. The club has been linked with several high-profile forwards, including Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez and RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko.

Thuram, 27, has been a key player for Inter Milan this season, contributing 16 goals and 4 assists across all competitions. His performances have helped propel Inter to the top of the Serie A table. The Italian club is currently working to extend Thuram’s contract in an effort to ward off potential suitors.

Arsene Wenger previously compared Thuram to Arsenal legend Thierry Henry, praising the striker’s technical abilities. However, Thuram has experienced a slight dip in form since the start of the year, failing to score in 11 of his last 12 Serie A appearances.

Despite this recent goal drought, Thuram is still on track for his most prolific season to date. His potential signing could provide Arsenal with a significant boost in their attacking capabilities as they look to build on their recent successes and challenge for major honors in the coming seasons.