Arsenal have put up £43m as part of a mammoth cash-plus-player offer to sign a club’s two-time and reigning player of the year who is also wanted by Liverpool, according to reports.
The Gunners have addressed the goalkeeper position this summer through the permanent signing of David Raya from Brentford for £27m.
A new defender has also arrived in the form of Riccardo Calafiori (Bologna – £42m). Next to be addressed is the midfield, with Arsenal’s move for Real Sociedad midfielder, Mikel Merino, hurtling towards the finish line.
The Gunners had been heavily tipped to sign a new striker ahead of the summer window. However, with Kai Havertz proving a revelation in the No 9 position and Gabriel Jesus a more than adequate back-up, a new out-and-out striker is no longer necessary.
Instead, a fresh update out of Italy claims Arsenal have fixed their gaze on a more versatile forward who can play multiple positions.
