Last year, Arsenal were in the lead in the Premier League for a long time. But the Gunners were overtaken by Manchester City. After a great year, Londoners have promised to do as well or better this year. To do this, the leaders were counting on the transfer window to make adjustments to a young and talented squad, but lacking experience. Thus, they recruited Kai Havertz, Jurriën Timber and Declan Rice this summer. At the top of the championship after 17 days, the residents of the Emirates Stadium are closely followed by Liverpool, Aston Villa and Manchester City.
To win the title, Mikel Arteta and his club know that it will be necessary to make some adjustments to this squad which is already achieving great things. A midfielder is particularly desired by the Spanish technician, who wants his Rodri according to the British press. Several players are targeted by the Gunners. If Douglas Luiz is followed, it is above all Martin Zubimendi (24 years old) who makes the club of the English capital dream according to Football London. Author of good performances at Real Sociedad, the player pleases Arteta, who wants a midfielder to compensate for the injury of Thomas Partey.
Arteta’s three priorities are known
But he will have to deal with the competition, since Bayern Munich and Barça are following him, and break the bank since his release clause is set at €60 million. In addition, it is hard to imagine the Basques, who will face PSG in the round of 16 of the Champions League, parting ways with an indisputable holder. In defense, the Londoners have a crush on a certain Gonçalo Inacio, assures the English press. Approached by several clubs including PSG, Real Madrid and Manchester City, the Sporting CP player is under contract until June 2027. To secure his services, you will have to put your hand in your wallet and give up at least 60 M€.
Finally, the Arsenal coach would like to find a new striker under his tree. THE Daily Mail explains that Ivan Toney is still closely monitored, despite his long 8-month suspension due to sports betting violations. The 27-year-old footballer, who has not played since May 6, is of interest to several clubs including Arsenal. But Brentford technical director Lee Dykes has explained that they will have to make decent offers. The door is therefore not closed for the player whose price is set at €115 million. To spoil Arteta and offer him the three targeted players, the Gunners will have to put €235 million on the table!
