Arsenal are targeting Getafe star Borja Mayoral to strengthen their squad as the Gunners are aiming to win their first Premier League (PL) title since 2004, reported Diario AS on Thursday.
Arsenal came close to winning the league title last season but they ended up bottling it as Manchester City continued the pressure on Mikel Arteta's men who ended up dropping 10 crucial points in a span of 45 days, and the Gunners do not want history to repeat itself this year.
Mayoral, with 12 goals from 19 matches in La Liga, is the second top-scorer of the league, only behind Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham who has 13 goals from 17 matches and has taken the Spanish football by storm.
The 26-year-old, who emerged from Real Madrid academy, is a traditional number nine excelling in poacher's efforts within the box.
While initially expected to be a solid and hard-working striker, Mayoral exceeded expectations in the ongoing season, showcasing inspired form and fulfilling his early promise.
With 15 goal contributions in 22 games across all competitions, Mayoral's performance has played a pivotal role in propelling Getafe towards European contention this season.
Despite Arsenal's reported €25m offer, Getafe are likely to reject it, as they would only consider parting ways with their top scorer for €45m.
Given Mayoral's age and the mid-season timing, Getafe's asking price reflects a premium, and Arsenal, in turn, must weigh the inherent risk of spending over €30m on a striker with this level of goal-scoring record.
Mayoral, with 102 goals in 309 career games, presents both an exciting prospect for Arsenal fans and a potential bargain if they believe he is ready to make a significant impact.
Arsenal are currently fourth in the PL rankings with 40 points from 20 matches, five behind the table-toppers Liverpool.