Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta could look to the Saudi Pro League to fix his striking woes at the Emirates Stadium, as the Gunners look to claw back some advantage in the Premier League title race - with former Liverpool star Roberto Firmino reportedly earmarked as a potential target, amid his own nightmares in the Middle East with Al-Ahli.
Firmino joined Al-Ahli 18 months ago after he ran his Liverpool contract down once Jurgen Klopp left, but a third-placed finish in the league last time out has been followed up by a worse run this season, with Matthias Jaissle's side currently sitting fifth in the league table, 14 points from leaders Al-Ittihad. Having been left out of their registered squad, he's looking for a move back to Europe - and Arsenal could be the team to offer him a route back to the Premier League.
Report: Roberto Firmino 'Considered' For Arsenal Move
The Brazilian is itching for a return to the Premier League
The report from Spanish outlet Fichajes states that Firmino has reached the end of his time with Al-Ahli after an inconsistent spell in Saudi Arabia - and he's decided to turn his career around via a return to the Premier League.
As a result, he could opt for a move to Arsenal, who are in need of new attackers due to the injury crisis that has ravaged their front line in recent weeks, having seen both Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus ruled out by injury.
The former Liverpool man left Anfield after an eight-year spell on Merseyside in the summer of 2023, finishing his Reds career with 111 goals in 362 appearances - but despite racking up 18 goals in 59 outings for the Jeddah-based outfit, he's itching for a return to England after Al-Ahli left him out of their squad for the Saudi Pro League.