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Are Arsenal taking a risk in not signing a world-class forward?

Are Arsenal taking a risk in not signing a world-class forward?
BBC Sport Wednesday 02 September 2026, 07:25 UTC 1 min read
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Arsenal have been busy in the transfer market as they look to defend their Premier League title, but do they lack a world class striker still?

Arsenal have been busy in the transfer market as they look to defend their Premier League title, but do they lack a world class striker still?
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