Arsenal now rivalling Actual Madrid for “highly effective” £61m maestro who Arteta loves

Arsenal have now joined Actual Madrid within the race to signal a “highly effective” midfielder from a Champions League membership, it has been revealed.

Gunners be a part of race for an additional new midfielder

Mikel Arteta strengthened his squad significantly in the summertime switch window, with Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard arriving to bolster the midfield choices, and the Spain worldwide has made a flying begin to life within the Premier League.

There have been recommendations that Zubimendi has already established himself as probably the greatest midfielders within the prime flight, having shaped a partnership with Declan Rice, with the duo creating three massive probabilities between them within the 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid within the Champions League.

With the likes of Mikel Merino, Eberechi Eze and Martin Odegaard additionally on the books, Arteta seems to be well-stocked in each defensive and attacking midfield areas, however the north Londoners have now joined the race to signal a Serie A star.

That’s in response to a report from Spain, which states Arsenal are actually monitoring Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram, who has an asking value of €70m (£61m), amid curiosity from plenty of Europe’s largest golf equipment.

Actual Madrid and Liverpool are additionally within the race for Thuram, who has established himself as an essential participant since arriving on the Serie A membership in the summertime of 2024, and it may very well be troublesome to get a deal achieved.

Certainly, contemplating the midfielder has emerged as an essential participant and stays below contract till 2029, it may very well be difficult to tempt Juventus right into a sale, however there’s actually curiosity on the Gunners’ behalf.

“Highly effective” Thuram impressing within the Serie A

The France worldwide, who Arteta is a big fan of, has impressed significantly since returning to the nation of his beginning, catching the attention along with his dribbling expertise and skill to attain objectives and create probabilities for his teammates over the previous 12 months.

Scout Ben Mattinson has additionally instructed the 24-year-old is a well-rounded midfielder, describing him as “balanced”, whereas praising the maestro for his “highly effective carrying”, “physicality” and “fast toes.”

The Italy-born maestro, who has 13 Champions League appearances to his title, clearly has the expertise to succeed on the Emirates Stadium, however there isn’t a urgent want for Arteta to usher in a brand new midfielder anytime quickly.

With Zubimendi displaying his class ever since his arrival, Norgaard on the books as a back-up possibility, and Rice persevering with to impress, chipping in with 4 purpose contributions within the Premier League thus far this season, the Arsenal boss already has loads of top-quality choices to select from.