The Spaniard wants to strengthen his team as the north Londoners want to end their six-year break in the UEFA Champions League. football.london understands that Edu’s technical director is targeting at least one striker, a central midfielder and a back-up, while the club is also said to be hoping that Eddie Netia will sign a new contract at the Emirates Stadium.
Alexandre Lacazette is set to join Ligue 1 Lyon on a free transfer at the end of the month, while team-mate striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was allowed to leave for Barcelona in January, leaving the Gunners with no options. Manchester City star Gabriel Jesούςs has been linked with a possible replacement for veteran frontmen and football.london understands that the aforementioned Edu has been in talks with the player’s representatives in recent months.
READ MORE:Arsenal LIVE news and transfers: Milinkovic-Savic transfer, Romelu Lukaku “offer”, Rafinha agreement However, the Daily Mail has now reported that Arteta is increasingly frustrated with his side businesses, as all major transactions must be approved by Stan or Josh Kroenke. The report goes on to say that the former City assistant coach fears that such an approach could cost them the fight to sign Jesus. Real Madrid, Chelsea and Tottenham have been linked with a move for the 25-year-old in recent days, but the player has refused to give much for his next move. “I’m fine, calm. Calm, as always. I’m always looking for the best for myself, for my career,” he said last month. “I never entered a project without knowing it. And I will do that. Now I am focused on the national team, but from Tuesday, I start thinking about my future.” Read more related articles Read more related articles
