“So, what did Thomas Frank comment on regarding Arsenal’s transfer target? Let’s find out…”
Thomas Frank commends Artem Dovbyk highly.
Recently, Rudy Galetti’s report disclosed that Arsenal had approached Girona to inquire about Artem Dovbyk following his exceptional 2023/24 season. The Ukrainian international scored 25 goals and provided ten assists in 41 games as Girona secured a third-place finish in La Liga, attracting the attention of Mikel Arteta and Edu.
Commenting on Dovbyk ahead of his UEFA EURO 2024 campaign against Romania, Thomas Frank acknowledged the widespread interest in the player, stating, “There are numerous clubs monitoring him, that’s for sure. I can envision him playing in the Premier League in the future. I’m impressed with his left foot; it’s really impressive!”
Despite a disappointing start to EURO 2024 with a 3-0 loss to Romania, Dovbyk’s stellar performances with Girona suggest that Slovakia and Belgium should be cautious in their upcoming Group E matches.
Arsenal have the opportunity to sigh the Ukraine international for a comparatively low cost.
After tallying 35 goal contributions in 41 matches last season, Girona would typically demand a significant sum for Dovbyk, but that scenario seems unlikely. According to Fabrizio Romano, the 26-year-old has a fixed release clause of €40m (£34m) in his contract with the Spanish club, a tempting proposition given his age and outstanding recent form.
Should their pursuit of Dovbyk falter, Arsenal are reportedly considering a move for Bologna’s No.9, Joshua Zirkzee, who also has a £34m release clause in his contract.