The Bundesliga giants advanced to the last four with a 3-2 aggregate triumph, exposing flaws in Arsenal’s current setup. Arteta’s team missed key opportunities in the first leg at the Emirates and struggled to make an impact at the Allianz. Following the defeat by Bayern, former Red Devils goalkeeper Schmeichel interviewed Arteta, questioning if their elimination from the Champions League was due to the lack of a “proper striker” up front. Arteta defended the team’s ability to score from various positions, admitting the absence of a 35-40 goal scorer and acknowledging that the team must live with this reality.

Arsenal has been linked to several strikers, including Ivan Toney from Brentford, but reports indicate that the club may not be willing to meet the asking price. With Newcastle reportedly needing to sell a key asset to meet FFP demands, Arteta’s visible frustration over the absence of a high-scoring player within the team suggests that a new striker may not be in the cards for the upcoming summer transfer window. If you’re interested, join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content, as well as special offers and promotions from us and our partners. If you prefer, you can check out of our community at any time.

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