Arsenal will be eager to bounce back to winning form this weekend, as they take on Liverpool at Anfield. Mikel Arteta’s men are currently occupying second place in the Premier League, but face pressure from a tightly packed chase group, with just six points separating them from Nottingham Forest in sixth. Having secured only one victory in their last five league outings, the Gunners’ trip to Merseyside carries significant weight as they seek to cement their position in next season’s UEFA Champions League.
As Arteta focuses on finishing the season strongly, Andrea Berta is hard at work behind the scenes, identifying potential reinforcements for the squad. Here’s the latest transfer news involving the north London club.
Zubimendi Signals Departure from Sociedad
Martin Zubimendi has ignited speculation about his future after seemingly paving the way for a summer move from Real Sociedad. With Arsenal reportedly keen on bolstering their midfield, the 26-year-old’s recent comments have only fuelled rumours of an impending transfer. In a heartfelt interview with the club’s official media, Zubimendi expressed gratitude for his time in San Sebastian.
Reflecting on his journey, he shared, “We get used to so many good things happening to me. But sometimes you have to slow down, look back and realise everything you’re experiencing and everything you’ve achieved. Luckily, I’ve had the chance to experience many good things with Real Sociedad, many dreams come true. Europa League, Champions League, a title. I couldn’t ask for more.”
Football Spectator feels that regardless of whether he joins Arsenal in the summer, this sounds like the beginning of the end for Martin Zubimendi at Real Sociedad. It just sounds like the Spanish club knows that he’s going to leave, so they’ve decided to slowly break the news in small digestible instalments.
Berta Eyes Gyokeres Transfer
According to The Telegraph, Andrea Berta is pushing for a move to bring Viktor Gyokeres to Arsenal in the upcoming transfer window. The 26-year-old striker, currently plying his trade at Sporting CP, has been on Premier League clubs’ radars for some time. The report notes that Gyokeres may prioritise a switch to the Emirates over other interested parties, including Manchester United.
While Newcastle United remain adamant that Alexander Isak is not for sale, Gyokeres emerges as a potential target for Arsenal’s attacking ambitions. As per Football Spectator we feel Arsenal should have signed Viktor Gyokeres last summer, so it’s good to see Andrea Berta finally get the ball rolling. I think he’d be a good fit. Hopefully, the Gunners can secure his signature for a fairly reasonable fee.
Brentford’s Mbeumo Valuation
Brentford manager Thomas Frank has stated that acquiring Bryan Mbeumo or Yoane Wissa will require substantial financial outlay from any interested clubs. Mbeumo, in particular, has caught the attention of several Premier League ‘big six’ sides.
Frank commented on Mbeumo’s future saying, “I would like him to stay, I like our best players to stay. We all know that we are a selling club but [Yoane Wissa and Mbeumo] are that good that it would take a very good club with a lot of money to pay for them. Both of them have so much quality, Bryan has been here six years and has developed massively, he’s done everything he can.”
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