Arsenal handed perfect Bukayo Saka transfer replacement with Mikel Arteta scouting chance

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As the January transfer window approaches, Arsenal could be in the market for a possible replacement for Bukayo Saka.

The links come as Bukayo Saka has torn his hamstring, with the injury likely to keep him out for more than two months.

With such a big blow for the Gunners, there are some internal solutions that Mikel Arteta could lean upon to get the side through.

Beyond that, Arsenal could look externally for replacements for Bukayo Saka, with several high-profile stars available in the market.

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Arsenal can scout Bryan Mbeumo as Bukayo Saka transfer replacement

With Saka facing a long spell on the sidelines, turning to the transfer market for a bargain could help Arsenal solve their problems.

Arsenal Insider understands that Bryan Mbeumo is a potential transfer option, with the 25-year-old firmly on the side’s radar.

Brentford are believed to value him at the £50million mark, though it remains to be seen if a deal can be done.

The Gunners do have a chance to scout a potential move this January though, when he and the Bees host the north London outfit.

It’s not unheard of for players to convince a deal to go through by performing well against the club they go on to join.

For Mikel Arteta, it’s a chance to see first-hand just how good Mbeumo could be, which may help seal a deal for the winger, who can play on the right flank as well as at centre-forward.

It could make the difference in the Premier League title race as well as the other competitions the side is in.

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Bryan Mbeumo statistics this season

If Arsenal need any convincing in signing Mbeumo, then perhaps his statistics do plenty of the talking for this season.

At the halfway point of the campaign, the Brentford star already has double figures for goals in the Premier League.

Mbeumo has shown a clear overperformance in his expected goals [xG] numbers and that clinical nature has helped the Bees so far.

With pace, a sweet left foot and a strike from range, the 25-year-old could be the perfect player for the right flank.