Identifying the top available forwards in the 2026 summer transfer window proved to be quite challenging.
Not only were there fewer players excluded compared to our winger ranking, but the overall quality is considerably lower. Marcus Rashford, Gabriel Martinelli, and Christos Tzolis were some of the winger commendations; in this case, it’s Taty Castellanos and Christian Kofane, with all due respect.
Nevertheless, it’s a task that must be completed. Here are the top 10 forwards available for signing this summer.
10) Dusan Vlahovic (Unattached)
As it turns out, Arsenal dodged a bullet. Goodness gracious, you’ve done it once more, Mikel.
Vlahovic’s time at Juventus was a major letdown, yet his availability through a free transfer could make him an appealing option this summer.
We would like to witness Vlahovic in the Premier League, yet we are uncertain about his potential destination.He was capable of playing for Manchester United, Newcastle United or Leeds United. However, the big Serbian player is likely to go to Saudi Arabia.
9) Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea)
Having concluded the season with Bayern Munich, Jackson has made his return toChelseaand appears to have managed to escape a place in the Blues’ most recent ‘bomb squad’… for now.
Some supporters may look down on Jackson, but he truly isn’tthatpoor, although he is another athlete whose skill level is hard to determine. Jackson might begin the next season at Crystal Palace or Paris Saint-Germain. No matter where he ends up, whether as a primary or secondary choice, he will perform well.
8) Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
Mateta had a falling out with the Palace fans after pushing for a January move that was halted by a knee injury, but he regained their favor in the most impactful manner: by netting goals.
The French forward netted no goal more significant thanChampion of the Europa Conference League final this season, and if he does leave this summer, he will do so with their approval. If he remains? Even more favorable. However, it seems like Mateta is seeking a new opportunity.
7) Omar Marmoush (Manchester City)
Numerous elements might indicate that a person is not ‘available,’ and Marmoush’s appointment of a new manager for the upcoming season is among them.
In any case, he hasn’t participated in many football matches – less than 700 minutes during the 2025/26 Premier League season – and might be interested in a new opportunity after Pep Guardiola left Manchester City.
It’s evident that Marmoush is a skilled player with an exceptional right foot, and there have been transfer speculations involving clubs like Barcelona and Aston Villa. He would be an excellent addition for the Europa League champions, offering a unique element as they aim to progress further next season.
6) Endrick (Real Madrid)
A remarkable young talent, Endrick made an impact during his loan at Lyon in the latter part of the 2025/26 season following his struggles to secure playing time under Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid.
It remains uncertain if the loan will enable Endrick to secure a regular spot at Madrid or if the Spanish club will choose to sell him this summer. Regardless, the young player (until July 21) is headed for success, and Real Madrid will opt to sell if the appropriate price is offered.
5) Marcus Thuram (Inter)
Serie A is no longer as popular as it used to be, and regrettably, the World Cup didn’t offer us a better view of Thuram – a player that many only see during major international competitions.
A 28-year-old player netted 18 goals and delivered nine assists across 44 matches with Inter during the previous season. With just two years remaining on his contract, this summer might present an ideal opportunity to capitalize on his value.
Arsenal have been closely associated in the past, and Thuram’s €50 million Transfermarkt value seems quite reasonable.
4) Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund)
At 30 years old, Guirassy might find it challenging to make a career-changing move this summer, but if top-tier clubs look past his age, they will be acquiring a proven goal-scorer.
After joining Stuttgart in 2022, Guirassy has been finding the back of the net with ease, leading to his transfer to Dortmund two years later.
For some reason, only Dortmund had confidence in Guirassy to activate his £15m release clause, and they have been very grateful for the limited competition, witnessing him score 60 goals in 96 matches since.
3) Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth)
We are witnessing an authentic prodigy in Kroupi, who set the record for the highest number of goals scored by a young player during their first Premier League season in 2025/26,scoring a vital goal against Manchester City to assist Arsenal in winning the English title for the first time in 22 years.
Sticking with the Gunners, Kroupi is someone they ought to be focusing onA young French forward reminiscent of Thierry Henry is hard to overlook, and with Gabriel Jesus expected to depart and Viktor Gyokeres yet to make a significant impression, the arrival of a new striker would be beneficial. Kroupi provides both immediate influence and the possibility of becoming a global star.
He really is thatGood. Bournemouth would be wise to retain him, but another season at the Vitality Stadium could prove beneficial for Kroupi’s growth. The Arsenal supporter who admires him reluctantly acknowledges this, and Tottenham seems more probable as his next move.
2) Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray)
Ah, blast, here we go again.
Each and every summer, we end up wondering:Why isn’t anyone placing a bet on Osimhen?And each and every summer, we question if it’s his demeanor, his salary expectations, or maybe, to be honest, a little of both.
It is clear that Osimhen is a top-tier forward. Galatasaray were delighted to bring the Nigerian player on loan for the 2024/25 season and subsequently purchase him permanently last summer, and they have no intention of selling him at a low price.
Osimhen is really Chelsea, isn’t he? And if he goes there, John Obi Mikel could finally be in a good mood.
At 27 years old, Osimhen’s opportunity to join the Premier League and make a major impact is narrowing. Despite scoring 22 goals and delivering eight assists in 33 matches last season, he did not participate in the World Cup as Nigeria made the mistake of not qualifying.
This kept him from becoming even more visible in the shop window than he already was, making life somewhat easier during the initial weeks of the transfer period, although there have been very few connections so far.
1) Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid)
Despite Atletico Madrid’s claims that Julian Alvarez is not up for sale, it seems more and more probable that he will depart this summer.
The Argentine forward is an exceptional athlete and anotherreportedly on Arsenal’s radar, although Barcelona is still his most probable destination.
Real Madrid have also been connected and reportedly submitted an offer valued at approximately €150 million. This could have simply been a strategy to create pressure on both Atletico and Barcelona, who initially seemed to have priority over Alvarez at the beginning of the transfer window.
It no longer appears to be true, and it’s possible Atletico could sell to Arsenal as a way to annoy one of their major competitors. Regardless of what occurs, this situation is set to become one of the most intriguing stories of the summer.
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