Scouting for Arsene Wenger: Three realistic alternatives for Olivier Giroud

3. Jay Rodriguez

Southampton striker Jay Rodriguez could be an ideal signing for Arsenal. Following a continuous stream of impressive performances this season, the speedy striker was given his maiden England call-up. He is fast, an excellent dribbler and when given the chance, he is a brilliant goal scorer, and in 203 career appearances, Rodriguez has 63 goals to his name. At 24, he is yet to reach his full potential.

It would be an odd transfer on Arsenal’s behalf but at the same time, this could be a potentially incredible one. It is more than likely he would form a great partnership with fellow Englishmen Theo Walcott, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Jack Wilshere and as witnessed with Olivier Giroud, given Arsenal’s impressive midfield behind him, any striker will score at the club.

Rodriguez signed for Southampton in 2012 for £7m from Burnley, so, Arsenal need to pay few millions more in order to convince the club to sell.