Lukas Podolski has told Football Transfers that he expects Arsenal to place a bid that meets the £65m release clause in Erling Haaland’s contract this summer.
The 21-year-old is considered to be one of the hottest properties in world football right now. Since joining the German club in 2020, the youngster has scored 25 goals in just 27 appearances.
Haaland has strongly been linked with a move away from Dortmund in the summer, with many English clubs ready to break the bank to secure his services. The forward has reportedly already agreed on personal terms with Manchester City.
However, Podolski believes Arsenal should table an offer that could trigger his £65m release clause. He also thinks signing a No.9 should be the club’s topmost priority in the transfer window. While speaking to Football Transfers, the German said:
“Haaland is an interesting player for everyone because I think he has a release clause and there are not a lot of clubs who can pay that. Of course, the English clubs have it and I’d be happy if he got an offer from Arsenal.
“I think, first of all, Arsenal need a No.9. We don’t have a proper No.9. Then, it would be great for the fans, for everyone at the club to make the next step for Arsenal.
“Let’s see what happens to him (Haaland). Arsenal won’t be the only club that would send an offer to Borussia Dortmund. Let’s wait a couple of weeks more and see what decision he’ll take from his side. I hope he’ll be a Gunner!”
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The Norwegian is currently one of the best in the world. And it is only fair if he decides to move to a club that can help him reach his full potential. With almost every top club in Europe determined to sign him, Arsenal have got a very slim chance of landing him in the summer.
Although Podolski sounds optimistic, it is unlikely that Haaland would choose the north London club, who are yet to secure a top-four spot in the Premier League table.
With Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah’s current contracts set to run out this summer, Arsenal need to be on the lookout for a top-quality striker. Perhaps a player who can bring the firepower that the Gunners have been lacking in the striking department for quite some time now.
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