Mikel Arteta has made it clear for some time that it is necessary to move in the market to be more competitive. A team from the cache of Arsenal cannot afford another course outside of Europe. While the operation works, David Luiz and Guendouzi have already packed their bags, we work piecemeal on potential incorporations. Nuno Tavares, a 21-year-old left-back from Benfica, and Sambi Lokonga, a 21-year-old midfielder from Anderlecht, are almost done, but the Gunners they want more.
In the Emirates, according to the Mirror, they plan to invest 80 million euros more to reinforce their eleven holder, since Tavares and Lokonga would be young accessories, with potential for future headlines, yes .. That amount will go to Brighton central defender Ben White and Olympique Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar. The English newspaper also collects the statements of the Basque coach, explaining his conversation with one of the club's owners, in which the intention to shake up the summer is confirmed: “He (Josh Kroenke) supports us and puts a lot of passion in him. He wants to take the club to the next level. That is the ambition and that is why we are here.”.
The interest in both footballers comes from afar. Several attempts have already been made by White, rejected until now, but since Football.London affirm that the transfer will be closed once the Eurocup ends for about 55 million euros. The defender has shown in SeagullsAt 23, he is more than ready for the elite. In fact, his performance can proclaim him champion of Europe with the Three lions, as he was chosen by Southgate to replace the injured Alexander-Arnold.
Round out the summer
While the remaining 25 would go to Aouar. Last summer they already fought to get hold of the talented footballer and there was no luck, but according to Le10Sport, this year the story could be different, since Lyon would be willing to accept the aforementioned amount. With two years of contract ahead and with no intention of renewing, Les Gones They must sell you as soon as possible if they do not want to lose you at zero cost, as has happened with Memphis Depay. Although before the French disembarked in London it would be necessary to make room for him and ESPN They talk about sell Lucas Torreira, with whom Arteta does not have, and Granit Xhaka, revalued after his good Eurocup. We will see how the market advances gunner and if after Tavares and Lokonga White and Aouar finally arrive. It would be, without a doubt, a round summer.