Arsenal still has to decide whether they should move for sporty target machine Viktor Gyokeres or RB Leipzig -striker Benjamin Sesko, but sports director Andrea Berta is a busy man
Arsenal is located in the middle of a crucial period of the summer transfer window, where Crunch time is approaching in the race to sign players of Top class. The Gunners know that they should strengthen their team if they want to win silverware next season and are determined to get the most out of the current window.
Mikel Arteta led his way to three consecutive second place in the Premier League, while Arsenal was beaten in the semi-final by the possible winners Paris Saint-Germain from the Champions League. New sports director Andrea Berta is present and is the man who is charged with recruiting players who can bring Arsenal to a higher level.
The transfer window was open at the beginning of this summer, because of the club World Cup, and the club did not waste time to get started. A world -class striker is the number 1 priority on the Berta list and the former man of Atletico Madrid is working on it.
In the meantime, he knows that outputs are also needed to help with the new signing sessions, which will include the real Sociedad -midfielder Martin Zubimendi, which should be the first arrival of the summer for £ 51 million. Here are the newest headlines from Mirror Football.
Arsenal Release 17 players
Arsenal has confirmed the players who leave the club on 30 June after they have not offered new contracts. Under the list of young people from the academy are Jorginho, Kieran Tierney and Raheem Sterling.
Jorginho is expected to move to Flamengo as a free agent as soon as his deal ends. His departure will be treated for the arrival of Zubimendi, who is a similar type of player.
Tierney is linked to a return to Celtic and has already said goodbye to the fans of the club with a statement. “I feel so happy that I played for this club and the love that the supporters have given has been great,” he said. “I held here every day and I learned so much, I have improved so much and I just feel good luck.”
In the meantime, Sterling will return to Chelsea after his loan period ended. The veteran attacker failed to have an impact on Arsenal and will undergo an uncertain future this summer.
Sesko vs Gyokees decision
Andrea Berta is still investigating the financial frameworks that would be needed to sign Viktor Gyokores or Benjamin Sesko this summer. The Arsenal Sporting Director is the man who is responsible for leading the chase for a striker, but he takes his time.
Mirror Football understands that Gyokeres would be willing to become a member of the Gunners, and sport would be willing to sell, if they are £ 60 million as a transfer costs and good from £ 200,000 a week to make him one of the best earners of the club.
Arsenal has been following Sesko for some time and the RB Leipzig -star has reportedly 'near Universal Backing' in the club because of its stronger data.
Pedey talks further
Arsenal has confirmed that they are talking to Thomas Peny about a new contract. Pinterey's current dealy deals on June 30, but the club wants to keep it in North Londs.
Arteta recently expressed clearly that Berta is the man who is charged with keeping the midfielder and says: “The intention is very clear. I will leave that to Andrea and the club to take a step forward.”
The 31-year-old has attracted interest from Spain, where he previously played for Atletico Madrid for a relocation of £ 45 million to Arsenal. Barcelona reportedly had conversations about signing the Ghana International on a free transfer, but it seems likely that he will stay in place.