Arsenal Eye Hull City Winger Mohamed Belloumi in £25-35m Transfer Pursuit

Arsenal have reportedly added Hull City attacker Mohamed Belloumi to their list of wide targets, with the Algeria international said to be available for between £25 million and £35 million.

What Is the Latest on Arsenal’s Interest?

According to journalist Oussama Benamara, the 24-year-old is under consideration as the Gunners search for Premier League-ready wide options. No formal enquiry has yet been made, so talks remain at a very early stage.

Hull are understood to be open to a sale should Belloumi push for a move. Arsenal are said to be hopeful of a fair deal, with the £25 million paid to Brighton for Leandro Trossard in January 2023 seen as a possible benchmark.

Why Does Belloumi Suit Arsenal?

Primarily a right-sided attacker, Belloumi can operate on either flank, a quality that should appeal to Mikel Arteta. He has contributed three goals and two assists in eight top-flight appearances this term, having helped Hull win promotion after an impressive play-off run despite an injury-hit 26-game campaign.

Arsenal’s wide depth has been stretched since the exits of Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli. Christos Tzolis is sidelined, while Bukayo Saka could miss around two months with a thigh problem sustained against Bayern Munich.

Our Take on Belloumi to Arsenal

Pursuing a versatile winger who is already proving himself in the Premier League looks sensible, particularly with Saka’s absence looming. However, £35 million would be steep for a player with limited top-flight experience, so Arsenal’s negotiating stance will be worth watching. Belloumi’s own willingness to leave Hull could ultimately shape how this saga unfolds.