Mikel Arteta and Arsenal were still able to end the 2024-25 season as winners of the Champions League, but the club is brace for a busy first summer with Andrea Berta who is in charge of transfers
Arsenal's vague hope for a competition title of 2024-25 will continue to fade with every victory for Rivals Liverpool, but there are reasons for optimism that will take effect next season. Andrea Berta is officially confirmed as the new sports director of the Gunners and is making progress on transfer goals.
The side of Mikel Arteta remains on course to finish second, but a 12 -point gap for the League leaders can be too much for them to make only eight games. There is still hope for a run to Champions League glory, but a quarter-final meeting Real Madrid Isas Stoer when they come.
While we look ahead to the summer, attacking areas look like the greatest priority for Berta. His predecessor Edu supervised nearly £ 100 million in expenditure last summer – a permanent deal Incomen for former loans David Raya – but without signing an attacker for a permanant deal
That could change well this time, and some well -known names have emerged again. According to The Guardian, Berta has already met Felix Tainta, the agent for Spain Vooruit Nico Williams.
Athletic Club star Williams was connected after his performances for Spain at Euro 2024, but remained in Bilbao for another season.
However, he is not the only big name that is linked to a move to the Emirates Stadium, and Spiegelvoetbal has taken a look at what Arsenal could look like if they enjoy a dream summer on the transfer market.
Goalkeeper and defense
Wijs, Arsenal, seems well filled in defense. The development of Myles Lewis-Skelly this season is demonstrable for schedule, and the versatile English International can continue as a starting full-back-back period.
With Jurrien Timber, William Saliba and Gabriel, the rest of what Arteta's preferred forms, four for Raya and, among others, Ben White and Riccardo Calafiori both more than competent alternatives, things look promising. However, injury problems can still cause some investments.
Calafiori was injured during the international break and the injury of Takahiro Tomiyasu shows few signs of end, while Gabriel was taken away early on Tuesday against Fulham. “Gabi felt something in his hamstring, we don't know how big that is,” said Arteta about the Brazilian, while the player of the player Gabrielle has given a further update.
Midfield
Williams is not the only La Liga star on the radar of Arsenal. The same Guardian report suggests that the Gunners will win the race for Martin Zubimendi, who came close to Liverpool last summer.
The real Sociedad star Zubimendi would probably become the deepest member of the midfield three of Arsenal, with Thomas Partey and Jorginho both expected to leave when their contracts end this summer. Mikel Merino will also be able to fall deeper after being forced to deposit in advance, while defender Calafiori has also shown interest to develop into someone who can play behind Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice.
“There are many things that I still don't know how to do. Under this one is the desire to learn to play in as much roles as possible,” Calafiori told the Italian Outlet Rivista Encronache during the international break. “For now I feel that I know how to play two, I would also like to learn a third: midfielder. It is a role that has always fascinated me.”
Attack
As Arsenal sign Williams, the Spaniard is expected to become the first-choice winger on the left. Gabriel Martinelli has recorded the role when it is suitable this season, with Leandro Trossard another option, but Raheem Sterling is not expected to linger after a stop-start loan from Chelsea.
Bukayo Saka made a scoring return against Fulham, while the third member of the Front Three Viktor could be Gyokees. The Sweden International is considered a more 'realistic' option than fellow countryman Alexander Isak, the Guardian notes, although Benjamin Sesko remains another option.
Of course the question here is what happens to Kai Havertz when the Gunners will sign Williams * and * Gyokeres. It could be the case that Arteta moves the German deeper and plays him as one of the two eights, but a lot can also depend on how quickly he returns to his best after the operation.
However, there is still enough to play this season for all. Arsenal welcomes Real Madrid in North Londs on April 8 and the absorption of rice remains optimistic.
“We can go in history books in this club and we got a great opportunity against Real Madrid, one of the best teams in the world. So, yes, exciting times,” said the English star.
“It has been difficult this year, but there is still a positivity that can come out. So, stay with us, keep believing and I think good things will happen for this club.”
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