HERE WE GO ✅: Arsenal FINALLY complete their first summer transfer acquisition after reaching verbal agreement on a 6-year deal with an option for an additional season last night. Medical schedule to be held today as the Club’s formal statement will be made within the next 24 hours. The player jersey number has already been determined – Welcome, Star boy.
Arsenal are anticipated to bolster their midfield during this summer’s transfer window. The club needs to be proactive in the market in the coming months, seeking reinforcements across various positions, with midfield being a top priority.
The departure of Mohamed Elneny, along with Thomas Partey and Albert Sambi Lokonga being placed on the transfer list, has left Arsenal with limited options in defensive midfield, relying solely on Declan Rice and Jorginho. This is insufficient for the demands of the 2023/24 season.
Recent updates have shed light on Arsenal’s midfield targets. Since the beginning of 2024, the club has been linked with several midfielders, reflecting manager Mikel Arteta’s understanding of the need for a stronger presence in the center of the pitch. Arteta, a former midfielder, knows that a high-quality addition is crucial.
Arsenal faces two primary options: either signing a defensive midfielder (a number six) to allow Rice to play further up the field, or bringing in a box-to-box midfielder, which would require Rice to take on a deeper role. Arteta reportedly plans to discuss with Rice to finalize his position for the upcoming season.
GiveMeSport has provided an update on Arsenal’s midfield interests. One of the targets, Newcastle United’s Bruno Guimaraes, now seems unlikely to join, as he reportedly prefers a move to Manchester City over Arsenal.
Similarly, Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi, another target, appears to be out of reach, with Arsenal stepping back from pursuing that deal.
The report indicates that Everton’s Amadou Onana is now the most likely acquisition for Arsenal. The club has initiated discussions to explore the feasibility of signing him.