Arsenal switch information: Mikel Arteta informed to promote now as contract query goes unanswered
Arsenal are set to be busy in the summer transfer window with a new striker top of their wishlist and a host of stars could be heading for the exit door
Arsenal are gearing up for a major summer transfer window, with plans to aggressively pursue a top-tier striker.
The club are set to welcome Andrea Berta as the new sporting director, taking over from Edu, which will enable the Gunners to strategise their market moves starting June 1. The need for a striker has become a priority after injuries to Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, and Bukayo Saka highlighted the team’s thin options upfront.
Targets such as Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, and Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams have been on Arsenal’s radar, and Mikel Arteta has hinted at an active summer ahead. “It’s going to be a big one and we are very excited about it,” Arteta remarked.
“We want to increase the depth of the squad but as well we want to increase the quality and the skills that we need to go to the next step.” Here’s the latest transfer news from the Emirates.
It’s time for Jesus to move on
Ex-Premier League forward Darren Bent has suggested Arsenal should offload Gabriel Jesus to raise funds for their summer shopping.
With Arsenal eyeing a new striker in the upcoming transfer window, Bent voiced his opinion on talkSPORT: “Gabriel Jesus. He’s got to go. I think he will be the first to go, Gabriel Jesus.
“Because when I think of the left side, it’s [Leandro] Trossard and [Gabriel] Martinelli. You keep Trossard for an option off the bench.
“But not as a starter; he plays too many minutes. You’ve got Trossard and Martinelli on the left.
“Centre-forward, you’ve got Havertz at the minute and Gabriel Jesus. Gabriel Jesus can go. On the right, you’ve got [Bukayo] Saka and [Ethan] Nwaneri.
“It’s that centre-forward role, I think, that needs to be looked at.”
Arteta dodges contract question
The return to the team of Saka and a goal in the 2-1 win over Fulham comes as a huge boost for Arsenal ahead of their crucial Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid.
The winger remains the team’s top contributor in terms of goals and assists, despite spending over three months on the sidelines.His absence has further highlighted his importance to the side. Both he and key centre-back William Saliba are under contract until June 2027, but Arteta was asked about the club potentially offering them fresh terms.“That is a very good question, but now I am going to leave all those questions for Andrea [Berta] and make sure that he has his place and his role and he can fulfil it.
“Hopefully, my influence will be in other aspects.”
