Arsenal are on the path of one more Manchester Metropolis outdated boy this summer season, as supervisor Mikel Arteta seems to be to bolster his squad.
Final summer season, the Gunners added Gabriel Jesus early within the window, securing the No.9 spot and poaching a flexible attacker from a rival. He was adopted later within the window by Oleksandr Zinchenko – and each have been big hits, having labored with Arteta at Manchester Metropolis throughout his stint as a coach there.
Moreover, considered one of Arteta’s first signings on the Emirates Stadium was defender Pablo Mari, who had been on the Residents’ books in his youth. Now, Arsenal could possibly be poised to maneuver for one more star recognized to Metropolis followers.
TalkSPORT (opens in new tab) have reported that the north Londoners want to signal Ferran Torres from Barcelona, with the Catalan giants seeking to increase capital this summer season.
Barça signed Torres as considered one of Xavi’s first strikes as boss however now have a wealth of choices in assault – and want to re-add Lionel Messi to the ranks this summer season, too.
Torres can play off the left however is extra doubtless to supply cowl for Bukayo Saka on the precise wing, after The Mail (opens in new tab) broke the information that Hale Finish graduate Reiss Nelson has turned down a contract extension to maintain him on the cub as a backup choice.
The Athletic (opens in new tab) have been the primary to disclose that the Gunners are all in favour of Torres as an choice again in January. Again then, Arteta and co. opted for Leandro Trossard however are mentioned to be searching for depth in assault nonetheless this summer season.
Whereas Torres might properly have been an choice at one stage, it’s unlikely that he nonetheless is. Arsenal are mentioned to need a “bodily” striker and with Torres offering extra cowl on the flanks – one thing Arsenal have an abundance of proper now – there is not an apparent place for him within the squad.
The 23-year-old is valued at round €30 million by Transfermarkt (opens in new tab).
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Arsenal are already being linked with a bunch of massive names forward of a summer season again within the Champions League.
Mason Mount is an choice in midfield, with Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic and Bayer Leverkusen’s Moussa Diaby rumoured within the assault. Each Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins and Crystal Palace star Wilf Zaha are on the radar, too. Youthful stars are fascinating the Gunners, too: Vitor Roque may find yourself on the Emirates, whereas Flamengo’s Matheus Franca is being watched.
In the meantime, cult hero Mathieu Flamini has refused to rule out a transfer to purchase Arsenal.
