Arsenal are keeping close tabs on Mainz striker Nelson Weiper as the club continues to explore future options in the number nine position. Sources with knowledge of the situation have confirmed that the Gunners are actively monitoring the 20-year-old’s development, although no formal offer has been made yet.
Weiper is seen as one of the most promising young centre-forwards in the Bundesliga. Despite limited minutes for Mainz last season, his mix of physical presence, smart movement, and goal instinct has caught the eye of scouts across Europe. Arsenal’s interest signals a longer-term view a potential development project rather than an immediate starter.
Arsenal weighing their next move up front
The north London club are already deep in talks to sign Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting, a proven striker entering his prime. But the Gunners are also conscious of succession planning and squad depth. With Eddie Nketiah already sold to Crystal Palace there is clearly a need for a young striker in the pipeline is clear.
Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz remain part of Mikel Arteta’s plans, but neither fits the traditional number nine mould. Arsenal are now looking to build a more complete striker profile within the squad someone who can compete in Europe and sustain a title challenge domestically.
Nelson Weiper is the one to watch for the future
Weiper has been capped at youth level for Germany and fits the physical profile of a striker suited to English football. Whether Arsenal make a move this summer or continue to observe his progress remains to be seen, but the level of interest is genuine. If Gyökeres arrives as expected, Arsenal may opt to develop a younger forward in parallel rather than adding two senior strikers in one window.
For now, no bid is imminent. But Nelson Weiper is firmly on Arsenal’s radar and with the club tracking so many profiles across Europe, it’s only a matter of time before another young name breaks through the shortlist.
