As the curtain falls on the 2024/25 season, Arsenal’s transfer objectives are sharpening into focus with Mikel Arteta keen to usher in a slew of new talent. According to reports, the Gunners boss has set his sights on bolstering his squad with additions in key positions: a striker, defender, back-up goalkeeper, and a wide forward. These prospective recruits will complement the imminent arrival of Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad.
Andrea Berta, in his inimitable style, has seen the club linked with a plethora of stars. The likes of Rodrygo, Benjamin Sesko, and Viktor Gyökeres have all been heavily touted, but it appears another marquee target is now capturing Arsenal’s attention. With the transfer window set to open in mere days, Football Spectator delves into the latest whispers surrounding the Emirates.
Rodrygo on Arsenal’s Radar
Newly appointed Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has made the surprising decision to exclude Real Madrid’s Rodrygo from his 25-man squad for World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay in June. Hampered by injury and illness towards the end of Madrid’s campaign, Rodrygo has found himself overlooked, perhaps to Arsenal’s advantage.
Football Spectator posits that Rodrygo’s absence from international duty could be serendipitous for Arsenal. The first segment of the summer transfer fest is constrained to a two-week window due to the inaugural Club World Cup, limiting transaction opportunities. Without national team commitments, Rodrygo’s focus remains intact, yet with Madrid’s overseas commitments and Xabi Alonso’s intent to assess his roster, any transfer for Rodrygo would likely require a substantial offer.
Arsenal’s Pursuit of Julian Alvarez
In a transfer twist, Spanish publication Marca has revealed that Arsenal are leading the charge to secure Julian Alvarez’s signature from Atletico Madrid. Liverpool, another Premier League giant, have also shown interest, reportedly sizing up a move. After the Argentine hotshot’s prolific stint at Manchester City and subsequent move to Atletico last summer for a hefty £82 million, his future is already being speculated upon, despite a sensational season tallying 32 goals.
Football Spectator suggests Alvarez would be a tremendous coup for Arsenal, albeit a costly one. Atletico is unlikely to entertain offers below the £100 million threshold. Arsenal’s need for a transformative attacking force is glaring, yet the financials involved could dictate the feasibility of this pursuit. Rodrygo could fill the boots of a high-impact addition, but the ensemble of transfers Arsenal seeks, coupled with limited vendible players in their squad, mandates strategic fiscal management.
The coming months promise a riveting saga in Arsenal’s transfer narrative, with big names fluttering in the breeze of speculation and potential landmark deals on the horizon.
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