Napoli striker Dries Mertens could join AS Monaco in this January transfer window. Arsenal could miss this opportunity to bring him to their club.

Monaco has offered him the Napoli striker a very attractive deal in order to land him. Dries Mertens is a versatile player who can play as a striker, a winger or in the no.10 position. He is 32 years old and a bit experienced in the game and he also played 16 matches this season. This Belgian already scored 4 goals and assisted 3 times in the league. Dries Mertens has also played 19 matches for the national team and scored 18 goals.

Dries Mertens has a contract until June 2020. His current market price is 25 million euros. As his contract is going to finish this year, Arsenal can get him at a cheaper price. He could be a stealer deal for the Gunners. He can be a short term solution for the problems at the Attacking third. Arsenal is not doing well in this position. Because their one of their center forward Lacazatte is out of form right now. 

Arsenal needs creativity at the final third

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta desperately needs a striker in this window. It seems Lacazette is lacking confidence. But their winter target is now in a doubt. Monaco has already offered Dries Mertens to bring him to their club. They have offered him 5 million euros per year deal to play for them.

Arsenal is not in a relaxed position right now

Arsenal is now in the 10th position of the league table. That is why they need to upgrade their striker options. They need a proven goal scorer who can match the level of Aubameyang. Arsenal needs to find a way out to bring consistency in their game. To secure a place at the UEFA Champions League, they need to collect more points. So, Dries Mertens is the option, Arsenal manager is eyeing on.

Arsenal has not added any player to their squad in January. So the possibility to sign players on the deadline day is possible. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta needs to choose the right option. So that he will be a successful manager at Arsenal.