Arsenal have finished “extra work” than some other suitors on a well-liked striker goal, who new sporting director Andrea Berta is eager to signal, in keeping with a brand new report.
Berta able to put his imprint on Arsenal
Edu’s sudden departure as Arsenal’s sporting director late final yr despatched shockwaves by way of the membership, with many followers questioning how the membership would transfer ahead with out the person partly accountable for the membership’s resurgence in recent times.
Nicely, now they’ve the reply. On Sunday, Andrea Berta was confirmed as Arsenal’s new sporting director, ushering in an thrilling new period on the Emirates Stadium.
Berta arrives in North London with a wealth of expertise, having labored in technical roles for Italian sides Carpenedolo, Parma and Genoa and, most not too long ago, Atlético Madrid, the place he spent virtually 12 years and performed a significant function in constructing the groups which received La Liga in each 2013/14 and 2020/21.
In his first interview following his appointing, Berta mentioned that he cannot wait to assist form Arsenal’s future.
“I’ve watched with nice curiosity the best way Arsenal has advanced in recent times and I’ve admired the arduous work that has gone into re-establishing the membership as a significant power in European soccer with a passionate following all over the world,” he mentioned.
“The membership has nice values and a wealthy historical past, and I’m wanting ahead to enjoying my half in shaping a profitable future with an ideal staff. I can’t wait to get began in my new function and I’m actually wanting ahead to experiencing my first sport at Emirates Stadium along with our supporters.”
Berta desires Cunha as Gunners start work on signing
Having signed the likes of Antoine Griezmann, Rodri and Jan Oblak for Atleti over time, Berta is now seeking to get to work shortly at Arsenal, and reportedly already has his eye on a summer time signing within the type of Wolverhampton Wanderers ahead Matheus Cunha.
Described as “completely sensational” by former Manchester Metropolis star turned pundit Micah Richards, Cunha, who has been Wolves’ standout participant this season, scoring 15 targets in all competitions, has been a goal for Arsenal for a while, with the Gunners wanting him in January however being postpone by Wolves’ £80 million asking value.
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In keeping with a brand new report from TEAMtalk, nonetheless, the Brazil worldwide shall be obtainable for a a lot lower cost in the summertime, and Arsenal have finished “extra work” on signing Cunha than his different suitors. He’s now “beneath severe consideration” by Berta.
The publication experiences that the Gunners will face competitors from Liverpool for the £90k per week star, with the Merseyside membership having already been involved to ask concerning the situations of a deal for Cunha and whether or not he could be occupied with a change to Anfield.
Nottingham Forest are additionally reported to be plotting a daring transfer for the gifted ahead, and consider securing a Champions League spot would considerably increase their probabilities of sealing the deal.
