The rumour mill never stops at the Emirates, does it? Spanish outlet Fichajes has thrown another name into Arsenal’s striker conversation – Borussia Dortmund’s Serhou Guirassy. But before Gunners fans get too excited about the £44 million-rated forward, let’s pump the brakes and look at why this transfer simply doesn’t add up.

The Guirassy Credentials: Undeniably Impressive

Make no mistake, Guirassy is the real deal. The Guinean international was absolutely sensational at Stuttgart last season, banging in 38 goals and adding 9 assists across 50 appearances – numbers that would make any Premier League side sit up and take notice. He’s carried that form into Dortmund brilliantly too, with 7 goals and 4 assists from just 11 outings this campaign.

His profile ticks plenty of boxes: physically dominant, clinical in front of goal, and proven in Europe’s top competitions. That £44 million January release clause? In today’s inflated market, it actually represents decent value for a striker in red-hot form.

Why Arsenal Won’t Pull the Trigger

Here’s the reality check. Arsenal have just splashed out £250 million in the summer transfer window, bringing in Viktor Gyokeres among others. The Swedish striker is finding his feet with 6 goals from 14 appearances – hardly disastrous for a player adapting to English football.

The squad depth argument doesn’t hold water either. Once Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus return to full fitness, Mikel Arteta has genuine options. Jesus has made it crystal clear he’s going nowhere in January, having just recovered from a long-term knee injury. And let’s not forget Mikel Merino’s emergency striker experiment has yielded an impressive 9 goals and 4 assists since February – the versatility is already there.

The Age Factor Kills the Deal

Even if Arsenal were in the market come summer, Guirassy turns 30 in March. That completely contradicts the recruitment strategy we’ve seen under Arteta and Edu. Remember the Benjamin Sesko pursuit before Gyokeres arrived? Arsenal are clearly hunting younger, high-potential strikers who can lead the line for the next decade.

Fichajes may claim Arsenal are “seriously” interested, but the financial reality, squad composition, and long-term planning all point in the opposite direction. This feels like classic transfer window noise rather than genuine substance. Expect Guirassy to stay in the Bundesliga while Arsenal focus their striker search on younger targets next summer.