Arsenal is keeping an eye on the strikers, which winger? Where is the prospect of the transfer cases? Coach Mikel Arteta will have to do to set the appearance to be rich in the Gunners next season? Below is an analysis of BBC Sport.
This summer is expected to be the time Arsenal added creativity and breakthrough into the squad, especially in the upper level. However, up to now, the new contracts include goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, pillar midfielders like Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard, and negotiations to recruit center -back Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia.
That does not mean that the Arsenal leadership is under the guidance of the new sports director Andrea Berta does not try to add the attacker. In fact, that plan is entering the acceleration phase. The current top priority is to find a true striker, the position that Arsenal is very longing. Besides, they are also pursuing two attacking midfielders.
What strikers are Arsenal?
According to the BBC Sport's research, Arsenal entered the summer with two key strikers: Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig) and Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting Lisbon). The third name was taken into account Alexander Isak (Newcastle), but his ability to recruit him was judged to be unrealistic.
Among them, Sesko – the Slovenian striker – received strong support from the key characters at the Emirates, including coach Mikel Arteta. BBC Sport said the representative of Sesko, Elvis Basanovic, was invited to attend the last match at home last season of Arsenal against Newcastle.
However, signing a contract with Sesko is facing many obstacles. So far, there has been no agreement between the 22 -year -old and Arsenal, not to mention the negotiation between the two clubs.
This barrier may somewhat come from the recent change of the club. The good relationship between Basanovic and former sports director Edu and Jason Ayto is no longer valuable, when the two left and Andrea Berta took over the negotiations.
In recent days, there are signs that Arsenal is turning to other goals. However, the stagnation in the Sesko deal could also be a tactic to convince him to accept more reasonable remuneration according to Arsenal.
Meanwhile, Arsenal is said to have achieved some progress with Gyokeres in recent days. It is worth noting that this deal received support from Berta. Before he came to Arsenal, Gyokeres was not a top priority. But Berta believes that the 27 -year -old Swedish striker can create an immediate influence. Gyokeres is also conflicting with Sporting about the valuation and wants to join Arsenal.
Whether it is Sesko or Gyokeres, the up -of -the -£ 70 million scoundaries can exceed.
Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) – who was approached by Arsenal in January – a cheaper plan, helping them save budget for other positions. The 29 -year -old striker, who was an Arsenal fans from an early age, was ready to join the Gunners. He and Gyokeres are the two names that Arsenal is carefully exploring recently.
Arsenal are the wingers?
The recruitment of strikers will greatly affect the budget for other creative attack positions. A potential goal is Rodrygo (Real Madrid). Arsenal believes that the Brazilian winger can be a breakthrough piece to help them win the Premier League championship sustainably.
However, the ability to recruit Rodrygo is still open. There was no clear sign that he wanted to leave Real, but according to a reliable source to share with the BBC Sport, the Spanish Royal Club is ready to listen to the offer.
If Rodrygo is marketed, the starting price will not be less than £ 70 million, a fee may be a big obstacle after Arsenal has spent a striker. In addition, there are still concerns about his adaptability to the physical play in the UK.
Rodrygo will also require the highest salary in the club. Therefore, the Berta Sports Manager is considering other options.
Anthony Gordon (Newcastle) is a highly appreciated player at Arsenal. They considered recruiting him last summer. However, the fact that Newcastle is willing to sell Gordon is unlikely, because he is the pillar of the club in the journey back to the Champions League.
Another name on the target list is Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace). The 27 -year -old British player has a £ 60 million contract release clause plus £ 8 million. His current contract is 2 years.
According to some sources, the Palace has been informed about Arsenal's interest, and Eze is also ready to move to the Emirates. However, Palace will require full payment of the liberation clause if any club officially asks. However, it is unclear whether the stance changes when the transfer window is about to close.
Noni Madueke (Chelsea) is also the name that has been considered by Arsenal, especially for his versatility. However, the deal for the 23 -year -old did not receive a complete consensus within Arsenal.
Who can Arsenal sell this summer?
As revealed from the BBC Sport, Arsenal is considering breaking up one of the pillars of the one within the next 12 months as part of the strategy of reconstructing the squad.
Gabriel Martinelli is the name that is most related to the ability to leave Emirates this summer, and according to the source, the club does not exclude the possibility for him to leave if he receives an appropriate offer.
Center -back William Saliba – an important pillar of the defense – has long been in the sights of Real Madrid. However, Arsenal is trying to extend the contract with this French player.
If the Gunners recruit a new center -back, Jakub Kiwior can become redundant and be pushed from the plan. Besides, Oleksandr Zinchenko is also considered as a player who can sell in this transfer.
Another notable name is Kai Havertz. His role in the Arsenal squad can change significantly if the club brings a new striker. BBC Sport said that some teams in Germany are following the situation of Havertz, especially when in the summer of next year, he will enter the last two years of contract – an ideal time for clubs to recruit if Arsenal has no long -term plans with him.