Arsenal on alert as 20yo German striker could leave in January, 8 goals this season

Arsenal are reportedly among several European clubs alerted to the potential availability of Monaco striker Paris Brunner ahead of the January transfer window. The Ligue 1 side is dealing with financial difficulties after missing out on Champions League qualification, which could force them to consider a permanent sale, though Monaco would ideally prefer to loan Brunner back for the remainder of the season.

Brunner has impressed this season with eight goals in nine appearances, overtaking Folarin Balogun in the squad. Despite the reported link, writer Charlie Campbell doubts Arsenal will make an approach for the young forward due to his limited sample size of first-team games and unconvincing underlying metrics.