In the wake of Arsenal's recent defeat to Bayern Munich, manager Mikel Arteta openly acknowledged a significant gap in his squad's goal-scoring capabilities, stating,

“We don’t have a striker that can score 30-40 goals, and we have to live with that."

This candid admission from Arteta highlights a long-standing issue that the management has failed to address, not only during the last summer transfer window but also in January.

The lack of a prolific striker has been a glaring weakness for Arsenal, affecting their performance and results over the past seasons.

What's particularly frustrating for fans is seeing other Premier League clubs successfully recruit and utilize strikers who can score consistently. Clubs like

Newcastle with Isak,
Aston Villa with Watkins,
Bournemouth with Solanke,
West Ham with Bowen,

All boast strikers capable of netting 15 or more goals a season. In contrast, Arsenal's leading centre-forward, Eddie Nketiah, often finds himself on the bench.

This isn't a new narrative for Arsenal; it's been a recurring issue for the past 15 years or so. The repercussions of this deficiency could be far-reaching. Players like

Ødegaard,
Saliba,
Gabriel,
Saka,
Martinelli

Might find it challenging to commit their long-term futures to the club, as ambitious players naturally desire silverware to add to their personal accolades.

Should key players decide to leave, it would undermine the rebuilding process that Arteta has been undertaking.

The risk is that Arsenal could find themselves back at square one, prompting fans to hope for another revolution similar to the one led by Arteta.

Looking ahead, this summer transfer window presents a crucial opportunity for Arsenal to rectify their squad's deficiencies. The club must be proactive in acquiring players who can make an immediate impact and contribute to the team's success.

Equally important will be offloading players who no longer fit the team's plans or contribute to its ambitions.

While Arteta's honesty is refreshing, action is needed to turn things around for Arsenal. Fans will be hoping that this summer brings the necessary changes to ensure a brighter future for the club.