Arsenal admire Brentford striker Igor Thiago | OneFootball

Arsenal admire Brentford striker Igor Thiago as the Gunners look to bring in attacking reinforcement this summer, according to the Daily Mail.

The North London club is coming off a very successful season in which they clinched the Premier League title after 22 years.

Arsenal also reached the UEFA Champions League and League Cup finals, one of the most memorable campaigns in recent seasons.

However, Mikel Arteta’s side is not resting on its laurels, especially in the transfer market, with the club already assessing targets.

Arsenal have been linked to Julian Alvarez, but his future lies elsewhere, forcing the club to turn to other targets.

Thiago took the Premier League by storm this season, bagging 22 goals and creating six big chances.

After an injury-riddled first season in England, he has exploded and caught the eyes of clubs like Arsenal. It remains unclear if the club will push to secure his services.

Besides his goals, he has been praised for his professionalism. Brentford boss Keith Andrews believes he has serious grit about his personality.

However, a move for Thiago would raise questions, given that Arsenal only made a major outlay last summer to bring in Viktor Gyokeres.

Gyokeres’ profile is strikingly similar in terms of physicality, direct running and penalty-box presence.

Adding another high-cost, front-foot No.9 of the same mould makes no sense, particularly when squad balance across wide and creative areas still requires refinement.

Arsenal may be better served by identifying a more cost-effective forward.

The Gunners need someone with different qualities, or a flexible, impact-style option capable of rotating in without disrupting the structure.

Depth is important, but having the same profile in one position is not always progress.

The smarter play could be a cheaper, equally clinical alternative that complements Gyokeres rather than mirrors him.

It will ensure the Gunners have a variety of weapons and firepower throughout a demanding season.