Arsenal Fans Identify ‘Ideal Bukayo Saka Backup’ in West Ham 0-5 Loss to Liverpool

As Liverpool cruised to a dominant 5-0 victory over West Ham United, Mohamed Salah stole the spotlight with another Man of the Match performance. The Egyptian forward set a new Premier League record as the first player to both score and assist in eight games within a season. Meanwhile, Luis Díaz, Cody Gakpo, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Diogo Jota also found the back of the net at the London Stadium.

However, it was a West Ham player, Mohammed Kudus, who caught the attention of Arsenal fans despite his team suffering a heavy defeat. Kudus delivered a standout performance, creating two key passes, narrowly missing a goal with a shot that struck the post, and being the only real attacking threat for the Hammers.

With Bukayo Saka sidelined for at least two months due to injury, Arsenal fans are turning their attention to potential January signings to fill the void. Kudus’ performance against Liverpool convinced many that he could be the ideal solution.

In response to highlight reels showcasing his abilities, one Arsenal fan remarked, “For real, this man is the only one close to Saka.” Another added, “It makes so much sense. He can cover RW until Saka is back, and afterward, he could become first-choice LW while we focus on signing a striker in the summer.”

Other fans echoed similar sentiments, with one stating, “Kudus and Isak would dominate the league if they played for a top-three team.” Another claimed, “Kudus is essential this January. I desperately wanted him when he was at Ajax. He sacrificed his career waiting for us and ended up at West Ham.”

While many are urging Arsenal to secure Kudus in January, West Ham is reportedly unwilling to sell unless a bid close to £100 million is submitted before the February 3 transfer deadline, according to SPORT BULLETIN

sources.