Arsenal could have returned to Champions League motion on Wednesday night, however Andrea Berta has his eyes mounted firmly on the January switch market.
Certainly, the Gunners are actually seeking to signal a participant who has been impressing in Europe’s elite competitors this season.
Mikel Arteta has loads of attacking firepower at his disposal, however questions have been requested concerning the left-wing and striker positions as doubts proceed to encompass the way forward for Viktor Gyokeres.
The Sweden worldwide has been a peripheral determine for many of this season regardless of being the membership’s high scorer final time period, however Arteta insists his facet have sufficient magic within the attacking ranks.
“We’re going to see on the finish of the season. I feel to date, sure, as a result of within the video games that we’ve performed, we’ve produced these moments, they usually’ve been produced by completely different gamers, which is one thing very optimistic, and it is soccer.”
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Rating |
Arsenal’s high scorers |
Premier League targets |
|
1. |
Bukayo Saka |
3 |
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2. |
Bruno Guimaraes |
2 |
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2. |
Kai Havertz |
2 |
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2. |
Martin Odegaard |
2 |
|
5. |
Noni Madueke |
1 |
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5. |
Riccardo Calafiori |
1 |
On the different finish, the Gunners have additionally seemed extraordinarily strong defensively, having already saved 4 Premier League clear sheets this season, however surprisingly it is in defence that they’re now seeking to make their first new addition of 2027.
Arsenal maintain severe curiosity in signing Wesley
That’s in line with a report from Soccer Insider, which reveals Arsenal are actually significantly eager on signing AS Roma star Wesley, as they’re large followers of the full-back, who is ready to play on either side of the defence.
Nonetheless, Manchester United have additionally emerged as potential suitors for the Brazilian, and a deal may very well be a expensive operation, contemplating he has been valued at £50m by the Serie A facet.
Furthermore, Roma should not ready to sanction a departure through the January switch window, which suggests the Gunners could have to attend till the top of the season earlier than making a transfer.
Ready till the summer season may very well be excellent for Arsenal, because the 23-year-old’s essential place is right-back, the place Arteta already has the likes of Jurrien Timber and Ben White to select from.
Nonetheless, Timber and White’s contracts are set to run out in the summertime of 2028, which suggests a brand new right-back could also be required quickly, and the Roma star may very well be an thrilling possibility, with skilled supervisor Jorge Sampaoli of the idea he’s a well-rounded full-back.
Sampaoli stated: “He is a participant with persona. I met him just a little youthful, however he instantly impressed me. He is an important attacker, has nice pace, unbelievable bodily potential, and good defensive abilities.”
Wesley’s 2025-26 Serie A efficiency
- 30 matches
- 5 targets
- 1 help
- 9 huge possibilities created
- 2 crimson playing cards
The eight-cap Brazil worldwide has gone on to have his first style of Champions League soccer this season, making three appearances within the competitors, and he received a penalty in Roma’s 4-0 victory in opposition to Slovan Bratislava final outing.
