Arsenal are reportedly targeting a £165m double deal this summer as Mikel Arteta looks to sign two players to bolster the reigning Premier League champions
Arsenal’s expenditure could be poised to skyrocket as the summer transfer window intensifies.
The Gunners have completed just one senior acquisition this summer but are starting to accelerate discussions regarding numerous other targets. One particular deal could witness the reigning English champions snatch not one but two stars from a Premier League competitor.
Nevertheless, it would likely result in virtually all of the club’s summer budget being depleted in one fell swoop. Mikel Arteta and his squad clearly have no intention of becoming complacent as they pursue consecutive league crowns. Here’s all the latest news from the Emirates Stadium.
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Arsenal target both Rogers and Konsa
Arsenal’s pursuit of Morgan Rogers is hardly fresh news, but it has now emerged the Gunners also covet his Aston Villa colleague Ezri Konsa.
Both players are presently absent on England duty at the World Cup, yet could discover themselves registered with the Premier League champions by the time of their return, reports the Mirror.
The Telegraph recently revealed Villa demand a British record £130million sum should they part with Rogers this summer. The creative talent is also reportedly coveted by Chelsea, who could be preparing for a bidding battle with Arteta’s outfit.
The Daily Mail has subsequently outlined Arsenal’s pursuit of Konsa as well. With right-back Ben White’s future appearing uncertain, it appears the Gunners are seeking another option who can deputise at right-back while also covering central defence.
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Furthermore, Arsenal reportedly believe they can secure a deal for approximately £35m. Nevertheless, it’s claimed Villa will demand more for the 28-year-old.
Should Arsenal manage to land Konsa towards the lower end of that range, the two acquisitions would total £165m. Alongside the permanent capture of Piero Hincapie, that would push this summer’s expenditure to roughly £200m exactly.
Rogers, who is equally comfortable operating in a No. 10 position as he is on the flanks, could arrive as a replacement for Leandro Trossard.
The Belgium winger remains linked with a switch to Besiktas, while Gabriel Martinelli is also being touted for an Emirates departure.
Jeremy Monga signing explained
The reasoning behind Arsenal abandoning their pursuit of Jeremy Monga has been revealed.
That’s following Manchester City advancing in the transfer battle and appearing close to securing the teenager for around £10m.
Arsenal were widely rumoured to hold an interest in Leicester City’s gifted youngster. They even saw a £5m bid for the 16-year-old turned down, but continued negotiations as they attempted to beat City to a deal.
However, it appears the sway of new City manager Enzo Maresca, who previously worked with Monga at Leicester, was pivotal. Once the Italian became involved, coupled with the escalated fee, the Gunners backed out of negotiations.
Monga is predicted to have a promising career ahead and was a standout performer in Leicester’s season despite their demotion to League One.
Depending on how events transpire over the next few months, he could soon be making his mark in a Premier League team.