Arsenal are gearing up for a busy summer transfer window as Mikel Arteta looks to revitalise his squad at the Emirates. Despite a promising start, the Gunners saw their Premier League dreams dashed due to injuries. Arteta has called on new sporting director Andrea Berta to inject goals and creativity into the squad. football.london understands Arteta is keen on swift negotiations at the start of the window. With several players already moved on and a few contracts renewed, Arsenal remain awaiting their first new signing. Here’s your latest roundup of Arsenal gossip.
Green Light for Gyokeres Acquisition
Former Everton boss Sean Dyche has backed Arsenal’s interest in Sporting CP forward Viktor Gyokeres, labelling him a “real player”. Dyche recalled witnessing Gyokeres’ talents during his stint at Coventry City in the Championship. Speaking on talkSPORT, he said, “I saw him in pre-season, strong and honest, and not just scoring goals, there’s more to him.” Dyche highlighted the difficulty in acquiring a number nine, noting the demand for skilled centre-forwards.
Arsenal and Manchester City in Race for Porto Starlet
Reports from Team Talk suggest Arsenal and Manchester City are vying for Porto’s 19-year-old right-back, Martim Fernandes. The youngster has caught the eye across Europe with his performances in the Portuguese top-flight and the Club World Cup. Arsenal and Bayer Leverkusen have reportedly kept a close eye on Fernandes’ development, recognising his ‘great potential and bright future’.
Messi at Arsenal? A TalkSPORT Suggestion
TalkSPORT’s Andy Goldstein has floated the idea of Lionel Messi replacing Kai Havertz at Arsenal. With Messi’s contract at Inter Miami expiring in 2025, Goldstein believes his inclusion could secure Arsenal the Premier League title. “If Messi is scoring goals, he wins them the title,” he suggested. Goldstein noted the lack of a traditional number nine at Arsenal, arguing that Messi could fill this void.
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