BREAKING: “BATTLE FOR THE NEW SALIBA” Bayern Working To Highjack Arsenal’s £50m Deal For 18 Year Old Defender Better Than Saliba

Arsenal appears to have suffered a setback in their summer transfer pursuit of a teenage defensive target. It appears that Arsenal has suffered a setback in their summertime pursuit of a defensive transfer target.

As Mikel Arteta looks to reorganize his team in order to contend for the Premier League title the following season, the Gunners may have another hectic summer ahead of them.

Arsenal is undergoing a thorough hiring process, according to sporting director Edu, and co-chairman Josh Kroenke said last month that the team would “not stand still” in their efforts to unseat Manchester City from the top spot in English football.

Since then, Arsenal has been connected to a wide range of potential transfer targets. It is thought that the club is looking to add more players to its attack, midfield, and defense before the 2024–25 season begins.

With Kieran Tierney and Oleksandr Zinchenko’s futures uncertain, they have high hopes for the addition of a new left-sided defender.

Despite Arsenal’s interest, Hato pledges his future to Ajax.

Jorrel Hato, a teenage player from Ajax who has been a standout player for the Eredivisie giants since joining the senior squad in January 2023, is one name that has been on Arsenal’s radar for a while.

The 18-year-old has already made 61 first-team appearances across all competitions, including 46 appearances in the previous season. In addition, he has valuable experience in the Conference League, Europa League, and Dutch top flight.

According to recent reports, Arsenal is among several clubs, including Manchester United and Liverpool, that have shown interest in signing Hato.

But three months after extending his contract with Ajax to June 2028, Hato has made it very apparent to potential suitors that he is available for grabs ahead of this summer’s transfer window.

The Evening Standard reported the young defender as saying, “I haven’t finished learning here yet, and I want to win prizes with Ajax,” in an interview with AjaxLife. When I first came here, that was my dream.

What will Arsenal’s summer transfer window plans entail?

Hato’s decision to remain at Ajax is disappointing for Arsenal, as the Gunners are believed to be prioritizing the acquisition of a new center-forward this summer, having signed Jurrien Timber from the Dutch powerhouses last year.

Alexander Isak of Newcastle United is rumored to have begun contract negotiations with the Magpies, despite being one of Arsenal’s top targets.

The North Londoners have reportedly lost interest in Victor Osimhen, a striker valued at £110 million, who plays for Napoli. They have also been linked to Joshua Zirkzee of Bologna, Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig, and Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting Lisbon.

This summer, Arteta’s team may also try to strengthen their midfield options. Bruno Guimaraes of Newcastle and Douglas Luiz of Aston Villa are reportedly two players high on their list of targets.