Arsenal is ready to splash the money in the summer transfer window, with the arrival of £ 51 million midfielder Martin Zubmendi, followed by that of a striker with a big money
Arsenal star Jurrien Timber has told fans to expect a 'busy' summer transfer window while the Gunners are preparing to spend great. The side of Mikel Arteta has money to invest after they have to settle for second place in the Premier League for a third season in a row.
First through the door, Martin Zubimendi seems to be ready with Arsenal to pay his £ 51 million release clause and to ward off Real Madrid's interest. The Spaniard, 26, offers a new element in the midfield of Arteta, but it is at the front where the focus of fans is.
The Gunners weigh a movement for one of Viktor Gyokees or Benjamin Sesko. Sporting Lisbon striker Gyokeres took 54 goals last season, while 22-year-old RB Leipzig Prospect Sesko has young people by his side and is a target.
Alternatives include Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins and Goncalo Ramos from Paris Saint-Germain, while Dream Signing Alexander Isak is considered too expensive. The person who ultimately leads the attack of Arteta in the new term, Timber expects more things in other areas to be done.
“It will certainly be a busy for Arsenal,” the Dutch defender told Podcast Matchday. “I think we will get a lot of players, because we had so many injuries last season. At one point we hardly had any players anymore. So they certainly want players for the depth of the players.”
Timber's own position can be threatened because he mainly played on right back since his arrival of £ 34 million from Ajax in 2023. Arsenal is supposed to look at a number of full-backs in addition to the work that is done to strengthen and attack their midfield.
Gunners co-chairman Josh Kroenke recently offered a hint for the approach of the club of the summer after another season without trophy. “We are planning to invest to go behind and do better the following season,” Koenke wrote to supporters in May.
“We are pleased that we have our sports director, Andrea [Berta]who will play an important role in this. He is part of a united and strong team, supported by the board, which are crystal clear on exactly what we have to do and the way we want to do it.
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“In the right way. The Arsenal manner. In the end we all want the same thing. We are just as hungry for success as you and that applies to everyone who works for the club.”
Towards the end of the campaign, Arteta was asked if he felt supported by the club's hierarchy. “Yes, but that's not something new,” replied the Gunners manager. “They have always supported the team, the club in the best possible way. They will not be different in the summer.”