Arsenal could be set for a busy summer in their quest to make it to the next level under manager Mikel Arteta. The quest for a new sporting director continues with a host of names touted over replacing Edu following the Brazilian’s exit.
The Gunners’ Premier League efforts are fading after dropped points in each of their last two has allowed for Liverpool to move 13 points clear. Injury troubles have plagued selection opportunities for the Spaniard this term with Bukayo Saka forced to undergo surgery while further attacking options in Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz were ruled out with season-ending injuries.
In recent weeks, the failure to sign a striker during the winter transfer window has been highlighted after Mikel Merino was deployed as a striker, following his match-winning double against Leicester City, against West Ham and Nottingham Forest.
The Mirror are reporting that there could be movement in North London in order to provide Arsenal with extra funds to enjoy a successful spell during the transfer window.
In their report, they claim that Leandro Trossard or Gabriel Martinelli could be used to balance the books to steer the Gunners clear of the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules red line. A major shake-up has been dubbed with Jakub Kiwior and Oleksandr Zinchenko linked with exits from the Emirates Stadium.
Thomas Partey and Kieran Tierney are among the players who are out of contract with Raheem Sterling and Neto set to return to their respective clubs at the conclusion of their loans.
Arsenal have long-standing suitors with Benjamin Sesko and Alexander Isak after their respective rises to prominence. Sesko turned down an RB Leipzig exit last summer after attracting interest from a host of top European clubs, including the Gunners, while they face the task of breaking Newcastle United’s resolve for Isak, who has netted 19 Premier League goals this term.
Nico Williams, the Athletic Bilbao attacker who starred for Spain at last summer’s European Championships, has been suggested as nearing the top of their transfer targets as well as Bournemouth key-man Antonoine Semenyo. Anfield Watch reported earlier this month that Arsenal are interested in Diogo Jota.
