Arsenal are set to make Dominic Calvert-Lewin their marquee summer signing, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang replaced as the first-choice no.9.
That's according to multiple reports in the wake of the Gunners' frustrating 3-2 loss to Manchester United, in which Aubameyang was widely criticised for the way he led the line.
Mikel Arteta has well-documented struggles up top in his team. Skipper Aubameyang, 32, has been on a downward spiral ever since signing a new three-year contract last season and though he's scoring more this term and pressing with more intensity, Arteta sees replacing him in the long-term as a necessity.
Eddie Nketiah has told the club that he won't sign another deal - leaving him to also walk for free next year - while Gabriel Martinelli has struggled with injuries. Folarin Balogun still playing a part in Arsenal's under-23 set-up and is likely to go on loan in January.
With Arsenal moving towards a younger, English core in their squad, the 24-year-old Sheffield-born forward would be well within the scope of Arteta's transfer ethos. Cost may be an issue, however, with the Toffees unlikely to want to sell one of their most prized assets.
Arsenal face Everton away on Monday night.
