Arsenal are believed to be silently engaged on a possible transfer to signal one big-name different to essential winger Bukayo Saka, with the Englishman’s current harm seemingly kicking their recruitment crew into motion.
Arsenal plan to signal Saka back-up after harm scare
Regardless of reviews within the build-up to Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool that Saka could be absent through injury – which he sustained throughout England’s 2-1 defeat to Greece at Wembley earlier this month – the £195,000-per-week ahead was capable of play an enormous half on the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
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Saka opened the scoring in opposition to Liverpool with a mazy run earlier than blasting the ball into the roof of Caoimhin Kelleher’s internet, and whereas the Gunners could not fairly sneak a victory in opposition to Arne Slot’s high-flying Merseysiders, the winger’s presence was completely essential.
The 23-year-old’s hamstring drawback had stored him out of Arsenal’s video games in opposition to Bournemouth and Shakhtar Donestk within the build-up to their draw, however in an enormous sigh of aid for Arteta, Saka returned to face Liverpool and is now match to contribute of their chase for a primary Premier League title in 21 years.
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Arsenal’s subsequent 5 Premier League video games |
Date |
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Newcastle United (away) |
November 2 |
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Chelsea (away |
November 10 |
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Nottingham Forest (dwelling) |
November 23 |
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West Ham United (away) |
November 30 |
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Man United (dwelling) |
December 4 |
Saka scored 20 targets in all competitions final season, highlighting his undoubted significance for Arteta, and has begun this marketing campaign in comparable type with 4 targets and 7 assists throughout appearances within the high flight, Carabao Cup and Europe.
Whereas the Hale Finish academy graduate is match and firing, his current scare does convey consideration to Arsenal’s want for high quality options. It’s believed Arsenal are targeting a new winger off the back of Saka’s scare, with Brentford star Bryan Mbuemo among Edu Gaspar’s transfer targets for the position.
Arsenal view Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo as a potential Saka alternative as properly, following the Ghanaian’s spectacular begin to 2024/2025.
Arsenal engaged on Leroy Sane transfer “within the background”
£320,000-per-week Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane, who’s out of contract subsequent summer season, has additionally been sporadically linked with a transfer to N5.
Chatting with Soccer Insider, ex-recruitment chief Mick Brown, who was most just lately at West Ham, stays well-connected and says Arsenal have been working on a deal for Sane “in the background”.
“They’re actually among the many golf equipment,” he informed FI.
“He’s fantastically efficient, he’s received explosive tempo and he’s nonetheless solely 28, it’s age. I’ve typically puzzled why Man Metropolis let him depart, and why no golf equipment in England had tried to signal him earlier than he went to Bayern. However now along with his contract scenario, I’d count on to see him transfer.
“Arsenal are very fascinated with him, from what I’ve been informed. He can play on the left and supply cowl for Saka which they desperately want. Now, they’re not the one membership . We’ve spoken about Newcastle earlier than and there are others.
“However they [Arsenal] are actually eager and I feel it’s one they’ve been engaged on within the background for some time. Not solely would he add high quality to their aspect, however he brings profitable expertise too which is all the time one thing golf equipment like Arsenal need to herald.”
