Despite a lot of talk about leaving Arsenal this summer, Mikel Arteta and Edu have put together an intriguing shortlist of striker alternatives that includes Thomas Partey.
Partey was once again severely hampered by injury last season, appearing in just 16 games for Arsenal. The defensive midfielder missed a significant portion of the season due to hamstring and groin issues, which forced Arteta to primarily employ Jorginho in his place.
Arsenal has been compelled to look for a new midfield player due to Partey's terrible injury history and the fact that he is now 31 years old and entering the later stages of his career.
Earlier this year, Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi was strongly connected to the Gunners; however, Mikel Merino, Zubimendi's teammate, is now on the verge of joining them.
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Having already reached a personal terms agreement with the Spain star, Arsenal and Sociedad are now in advanced negotiations on a £25–30 million transfer for Merino. However, the deal is taking longer than expected, which means Merino has to make a significant choice.
The 28-year-old is expected to sign a contract with Arsenal, so it had
Earlier this year, Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi was strongly connected to the Gunners; however, Mikel Merino, Zubimendi's teammate, is now on the verge of joining them.
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Having already reached a personal terms agreement with the Spain star, Arsenal and Sociedad are now in advanced negotiations on a £25–30 million transfer for Merino. However, the deal is taking longer than expected, which means Merino has to make a significant choice.
The 28-year-old is expected to sign a contract with Arsenal, so it had
However, new rumors coming out of Spain claim that Arteta has actually made the decision to keep the Ghanaian at the Emirates for an additional year.
In order to have the best midfield to compete with Manchester City for Premier League and Champions League glory, Arteta has "dismissed" all escape options.
In order to have the best midfield to compete with Manchester City for Premier League and Champions League glory, Arteta has "dismissed" all escape options.
Arsenal transfer news: Striker targets identified, Partey to stay
Merino may therefore soon face competition for a spot in the Arsenal team from players like Partey, Declan Rice, Jorginho, and Martin Odegaard.
If the Gunners are able to sign a new striker, Kai Havertz may also go backward from center-forward and into an advanced midfield role this season.
Victor Osimhen of Napoli has been linked to Arsenal, but he would prefer to play for Chelsea or Paris Saint-Germain.
Nevertheless, there is still hope for Edu and Arteta because the Arsenal executives have identified three elite players as possible front-line reinforcements.
Journalist Ben Jacobs claims that Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenez is on the shortlist.
Merino may therefore soon face competition for a spot in the Arsenal team from players like Partey, Declan Rice, Jorginho, and Martin Odegaard.
If the Gunners are able to sign a new striker, Kai Havertz may also go backward from center-forward and into an advanced midfield role this season.
Victor Osimhen of Napoli has been linked to Arsenal, but he would prefer to play for Chelsea or Paris Saint-Germain.
Nevertheless, there is still hope for Edu and Arteta because the Arsenal executives have identified three elite players as possible front-line reinforcements.
Journalist Ben Jacobs claims that Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenez is on the shortlist.
Since joining Feyenoord two years ago, Gimenez has been nothing short of extraordinary. In 41 games played last season, he scored 26 goals.
Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal's opponents, was expected to make a bid for the Eredivisie striker, but they have instead signed Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth.
Gimenez has a price tag of €50 million (£42.5 million), and Arsenal may be able to get him as a result of Solanke's transfer to Spurs.
keeping an eye on Gimenez and Gyokeres
Viktor Gyokeres, who joined Sporting Lisbon last summer and has since excelled, is the next player on Arsenal's shortlist.
After Gyokeres sustained a knee injury, Arsenal withdrew their interest in him; however, he has since recovered, and they are once again pursuing him.
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