Arsenal could have a new big summer on the transfer market after the men of Mikel Arteta Uup Short came in their attempt to win the Champions League for the first time
Arsenal will have to regroup during the summer holidays after they have seen their dreams to win the Champions League for the first time by Paris Saint-Germain on a cruel night in the Parc des Princes.
The Gunners went to Paris 1-0 from the first stage of their semi-final tie and started the game like a house. But in the end they succumbed to the lively attacking side of Luis Enrique, who won 2-1 in the night and 3-1.
The men of Mikel Arteta also had to pass an almost miss when it comes to the Premier League title and signing points are expected in the summer transfer window to help Arsenal in their search to land their first domestic title in more than 20 years.
Here, Spiegel Voetbal around the latest transfer news and gossip in and around the Emirates …
Arteta Eyes £ 17m star
Arsenal is ready to launch a dive of € 20 million (£ 17 million) for Valencia defender, Crithian Mosquera. The 20-year-old middle behind has attracted an interest of a number of vooragers throughout Europe, including the Gunners, who, according to Cadena Ser, 'prepare an offer'.
Mosquera has no shortage of admirers with Atletico Madrid and Villarreal also sniff around the young person. But their interest does not seem to phase, Arsenal, which is said to be 'trust to be able to negotiate with Valencia' for Mosquera as soon as the transfer window is officially opened early next month.
Saliba Plan is emerging
Real Madrid is perhaps interested in William Saliba's prizes away from Arsenal, but the new sports director of the Gunners, Andrea Berta, wants to accelerate contract discussions with the sought -after French defender.
Saliba has established itself as one of the highest centerbacks in the Premier League, because he has finally broken his way in Mikel Arteta's first team plans and interest from Real Madrid, has been well documented in recent months.
L'Equipe reports that Los Blancos has already 'planted the seed' for a future movement but that has only led Berta to have his own attempts to convince the 24-year-old to bind his future to Arsenal.
Keown's transfer message
Martin Keown has received the lack of an Arsenal striker on the framework of his former team in the semi -final of the Champions League against PSG.
Mikel Merino has the front to Arsenal Deputten with Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus, both injured and Keown made it clear that it was the lack of options of the team in terms of a no. 9 that was dear to them.
Speaking at TNT sports, he said: “You have to hold your hands on PSG. Hakimi, what a player he is. Arsenal can be proud of what they have done in our second year in the Champions League this season. But it has overtaken us that we don't have a good center-forward, two of them are tonight.”