Five destinations for Edin Dzeko if he makes Etihad exit

Following Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini’s statements over the uncertainty of frontman Edin Dzeko’s future with the 12/5 Premier League title challengers, Coral experts have come up with five clubs where the Bosnian striker could once again become a leading man.

Pellegrini said recently of Dzeko: “It’s not clear if he will continue here or not, but he is still working here with the whole squad.” So, as speculation mounts, here are our picks for poacher Dzeko’s next stop…

Arsenal
The Gunners have emerged as surprise contenders for Bosnia and Herzegovina hitman Dzeko, who would have a decent chance of usurping Olivier Giroud to lead Arsene Wenger’s attack, as opposed to biding his time on the Sky Blues bench.

A surprising stat shows the Man City striker played a full 90 minutes in the Premier League just twice last term, making his poor haul of four goals seem much more reasonable.

Perhaps not wishing to be bit-part player again, the 29-year-old may not want to fight for a starting spot, but Arsenal would be Dzeko’s most realistic chance of lifting the league title should he leave Manchester. Could he be the Gunners’ mooted mystery marksman?

Borussia Dortmund
Dortmund have lacked a target man with decent technique since Robert Lewandowski left to join bitter rivals Bayern Munich on a Bosman, and could restore some physical presence up top by buying Dzeko to complement Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Following lacklustre Lewandowski replacement Ciro Immobile’s loan to Sevilla, the German giants should be interested in a bringing a proven Bundesliga goal threat, who hit four goals against them in nine career clashes, to the Westenfalenstadion.