Arsenal still has to make their first signing of the summer transfer window, but it may be a very exciting week for the Gunners with a number of deals in the pipeline
Arsenal has had a very quiet summer transfer window so far – but it may not be long. Mikel Arteta pursues a number of signing sessions while trying to reduce the gap to Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table.
A movement for Martin Zubimendi is completely done and it is expected to be followed by fellow countryman Kepa Arrizabalaga, who will arrive from Chelsea. A striker is also on the shortlist for the Gunners, with both Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko both candidates to arrive at the Emirates.
Valencia star Crithian Mosquera has also emerged as an important target in the coming days and the work seems to be going on the deal for the Spanish asterisk.
In the coming weeks, some large outputs can also be, with a few sales reserved before the end of the window. That said, view the latest transfer news and rumors of the Emirates Stadium:
Sporting Lisbon President Federico Varandas has admitted that Viktor Gyokeres could leave the club this summer for less than his release clause. “Exercising is calm about this issue,” said Varandas. “Secondly, Sport does not have to sell Viktor Gyökeres. Fortunately, we have moved beyond the sale phase of the sale of our main license.
“However, we remain sensitive to the dreams of Viktor or that of another athlete. Sport has made a commitment that after weeks of meetings we will not demand the full amount of the clause; we will be reasonable with regard to the requested amount for Viktor.
“Today there is a strong chance that he will leave. I will not reveal the amount, but the player knows what it is. I can say that Viktor will not leave for 60+10m. He will not leave, absolutely not.
“We have paid attention in recent weeks. I saw a player, Zubimendi, who is six months younger than Viktor, 65 million, and I saw Matheus Cunha moving to Manchester United for around 75 million euros. We are talking about players who are 26 years old.
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Arsenal chef Andrea Berta will consider increasing the bid on Valencia star Crithian Mosquera after they had seen their first offer reject. According to the Super Deporte of the Spanish outlet, the opening offer of Arsenal was in the region of € 15 million (£ 12.8 million).
That was not enough to convince the La Liga side to sell. However, it is suggested that around € 20-25 million, with € 3-5 million in add-ons, can be sufficient to get a deal.
Mosquera will remain without a contract next summer. He recently plays for Spain in the euro under 21.
Arsenal is said to go against each other with Manchester United for the signing of Roma star Evan N'dicka. According to Gazzetta Dello Sport, the Frenchman is available this summer.
It is suggested that Roma wants to receive around £ 30 million for N'Dicka, so that they avoid a punishment for violating expenditure rules. However, there is further interest, where Newcastle also monitors developments.