Arsenal reportedly failed of their makes an attempt to signal three gamers this summer time earlier than securing a last-minute deal for Raheem Sterling on switch deadline day.
Arsenal reportedly failed of their makes an attempt to signal three high-profile gamers this summer time earlier than securing a last-minute deal for Raheem Sterling on switch deadline day.
The Gunners have completed as Premier League runners-up for the previous two seasons, pushing Manchester Metropolis to a final-day showdown in the newest marketing campaign.
All through the summer time switch window, the North Londoners had been linked with strikes for a number of gamers, significantly attacking reinforcements, equivalent to Brentford’s Ivan Toney and Sporting Lisbon ahead Viktor Gyokeres.
Ultimately, Mikel Arteta‘s facet spent round £80m on 5 new acquisitions, securing the signatures of David Raya, Riccardo Calafiori, Neto, Mikel Merino, and Raheem Sterling.
Nonetheless, plainly the Gunners had additionally missed out on just a few big-name gamers this summer time as nicely.
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Arsenal miss out on three switch targets
In keeping with Soccer Insider, Arsenal had opened discussions concerning offers for Benjamin Sesko and Nico Williams, however each gamers finally selected to stay at RB Leipzig and Athletic Bilbao, respectively.
The report provides that the Gunners had additionally made an enquiry for Bayern Munich attacker Jamal Musiala however the Bavarians swiftly rejected their method.
Nonetheless, it’s understood that whereas the Premier League giants’ plans for these big-money signings had been placed on maintain, all three gamers stay on the membership’s long-term radar.
The North Londoners finally secured Sterling’s signature on a last-minute season-long mortgage deal from cross-town rivals Chelsea on switch deadline day.
Sterling opted to depart Stamford Bridge after being frozen out of the first-team and being advised that he was surplus to necessities by new boss Enzo Maresca.
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Gunners eyeing up Barca centre-back for January transfer
Along with Sesko, Williams and Musiala, Spanish outlet El Nacional declare that the Gunners are additionally protecting a detailed eye on Andreas Christensen and are contemplating a transfer for him within the January window.
The Denmark worldwide left Chelsea as a free agent in the summertime of 2022 to affix Barcelona and has made 75 appearances for the La Liga giants since arriving at Camp Nou.
Barca are open to listening to presents for Christensen within the winter window, with Inter Milan, Newcastle United and Liverpool all believed to be getting ready formal presents for the centre-back’s signature.
It’s understood that the Catalans have set a £30m asking worth for the participant, which might characterize a major acquire for the membership on condition that they signed him without spending a dime two years in the past.
