Arsenal are gearing up to sign Brentford forward Kevin Shade during the winter transfer window. According to football.london, Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is looking to strengthen his attacking options following the loss of key players this summer.
The club entered the season with a limited selection up front, following the late summer exits of two Brazilian forwards, Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus. Unfortunately, Arsenal were unable to secure direct replacements before the transfer window closed, leaving the coaching staff to rely solely on their remaining wingers and youthful talents.
Shade's impressive start to the season has caught the Gunners' attention. The 24-year-old scored three goals in the first five games of the Premier League, highlighting his capabilities with a brace against Bournemouth and another strike against Leeds United. At the outset of the tournament, only Erling Haaland stands ahead of him in the scoring charts.
Arsenal’s hierarchy are drawn to Shade's versatility; the German is comfortable playing on both flanks as well as in the central striker position. His pace and direct playing style would add much-needed variety to Arteta's attack as they look to bolster their finishing options.
