Edu responds to Arsenal fans demanding a new striker in summer transfer window
Posted by  badge Boss on Feb 25
Edu insists he is not worried by Arsenal’s lack of a focal striker (TNT Sports)

Edu claims have already identified their summer transfer targets following calls from supporters to sign a new striker.

’s side have faced criticism at times this season over their lack of a focal point in the side, although since the start of the year they’ve scored 25 goals in just six games.

Arsenal were linked with a move for in the January transfer window, however, .

In the wake of their 1-0 defeat to Porto in the Champions League this week, .

But Edu insists he does not share the same concerns as some Arsenal supporters who are urging the club to bring in a new No.9 this summer.

When asked by if he is thinking about signing a new striker for this , Edu told : ‘I understand what the fans are asking for but we have already our ideas, our targets.

Ivan Toney was linked with a move to Arsenal in the January transfer window (Getty)

‘We plan a lot ahead of what we’re going to face.

‘I would be worried if we’re not scoring a lot of goals, if we’re not creating chances, which is the opposite, I think we’re creating a lot, we’re scoring a lot of goals.

‘The plan is to every year to try to get better, I think we’re in a good moment and let’s see if we can keep improving.’

Edu also added: ‘To be fair, there’s a lot going on at the moment.

‘My role, I have to look after not only the first-team, also look after the women, the academy as well.

‘Of course, now we’re starting to plan ahead of the summer on the recruitments, yeah, a lot of things are happening and we’re really enjoying.’

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