Arsenal is finally set to sign a selection framework in the summer transfer window with a list of important goals for Mikel Arteta
In recent months, Arsenal sources have not made no secret of the fact that the club is preparing for a busy summer of transfer activity, both in terms of income and expenses. But those messages were spoken by Mikel Arteta on Monday, when the Spaniard made it abundantly clear that he expects that he will make considerably exciting changes to his team during the low season.
He said prior to Tuesday's collision with Fulham: “We want to increase the depth of the team, but we also want to increase the quality and skills we need to go to the next step. It will be a big one and we are very enthusiastic about it.” TOP of both his and newly appointed sports director Andrea Berta's agenda is the acquisition of a productive striker that has long been considered the missing piece of the Emirates puzzle.
Newcastle frontman Alexander Isak remains the dream signature of Arsenal, but the Magpies understandably have no interest in entertaining a sale and hope to bind the Swede to a new lucrative contract at the end of the campaign after his Carabao Cup final goal against Liverpool helped. If Arsenal gets instructions that he is potentially available, there is every chance that the Gunners formalize interest and rival Liverpool for his signature, but both parties understand and respect the incredibly complex to praise Isak from Tyneside.
Each deal would also come for enormous financial costs and expect sources in the industry that it would almost certainly require a British transfer costs to let Newcastle talk, even in the event that Isak communicates his wish to pursue an exit, which is all hypothetical at this stage. With midfielder Martin Zubimendi ready to join Arsenal in a £ 51 million deal this summer, the growing feeling is that a movement for Isak is simply not viable without significant sale.
As reported for the first time by athletics, Viktor Gyokeres is a name that has come seriously in recent weeks. Berta was previously interested in bringing the sporty CP -Shotshot to Atletico Madrid, but he is now crucial available for a realistic price this summer. The international teammate of Isak can be in the shop window for a figure in the £ 55 million to £ 60 million region because of a men's agreement with Sporting, who are ready to punish his departure after two excellent seasons in Lisbon.
Gyokeres is also sought by his former boss Ruben Amorim at Cash-Strapped Manchester United, but the finances of the Portuguese will be limited and will also be determined by European qualification and player sales. Arsenal, who has a healthy, competitive budget, will almost certainly be able to offer Gyokees Champions League football and the chance to compete for the Premier League title and other major awards. He is a signature and profile that sees many boxes for Arteta and it is easy to see why he is now being seriously considered.
Then there is RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko, a long -term arsenal goal on which they have already completed a lot of groundwork. They were ready to move to the Slovenian last summer before Sesko decided to stay in Germany and sign a new long -term contract. But with Leipzig now struggling heavily after he has just fired Baas Marco Rose, Sesko plans to leave the Bundesliga Giants in the coming months and England will be seen as his usually destination.
Sesko has written a release clause in his Leipzig Deal that will be active this summer. It is currently assumed that it is around £ 58.5 million, but could reach £ 67 million by the end of the campaign based on various performance -related criteria. The 21-year-old, who scored 17 goals this season in all competitions, is also strongly admired by Chelsea and is undoubtedly open to member of Arsenal despite the technical rejecting of them last summer, prior to Euro 2024.
The two wildcard options further on the shortlist of Arsenal are Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike and Wolves attacker Matheus Cunha. France U21 International Ekitike has impressed the scouts of various top European clubs with its talents and goals in recent months, but PSG has a clause of 20 percent sales, which means that Eintracht Frankfurt is ready to control a hard bargain. For the price it would take to land the 22-year-old, Sesko still feels a more likely choice when the Gunners choose to invest in a young center-forward.
In the meantime, Cunha, who brought Berta to Atletico Madrid from Hertha Berlin in 2021, can leave wolves for £ 62.5 million this summer due to a release clause. Although Arsenal launched a Swoop for the Brazilian in January, people like Isak, Gyokees and Sesko are now of much greater importance.
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