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Transfer Profile: Tammy Abraham By Alec McQuarrie It is no secret that Arsenal are in the market for a striker this summer, with first Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang and now Alexandre Lacazette departing from North London. Discussions are underway to secure the services of Eddie Nketiah beyond the expiry of his contract this month, but even if the 22-year-old is persuaded to stay, Mikel Arteta is desperately in need of forward options for next season. And after a terrific year in Italy, could former Chelsea centre forward Tammy Abraham be the answer to Arsenal’s attacking shortage? Who is he? Despite growing up an Arsenal fan in south London, Abraham joined Chelsea’s academy at under-8 level, progressing through their system to become one of the hottest prospects at the club. Between 2014 and 2016 he scored 74 goals in 98 matches for Chelsea’s youth sides, earning him a first-team debut aged 18. A successful loan spell at Bristol City followed, where he became the first-ever player to win t...

Player Profile: Luke Jovic By Matt Wright I t’s fair to say Luka Jovic’s move to Real Madrid from Eintracht Frankfurt in 2019 has not worked out for the Serbian striker, who was one of the most in-demand players in Europe at the time of his transfer.  A combination of injuries and having to compete for a place with players like Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior mean the 24-year-old has been restricted to 49 appearances for the 13-time European champions, with only 13 of these starts.  With this in mind, it is perfectly conceivable that Jovic may look to revitalise his career by seeking a move away from the Spanish capital this summer.  His age means his best years should still be ahead of him, while it also allows him to fit in with the young squad being developed at Arsenal by Mikel Arteta.  Here is all you need to know about him…  Background  Aged eight, Jovic was scouted by Red Star Belgrade and he rose through their ranks before making his debut in seni...