In order to complete their roster for the upcoming season, sporting director Edu and manager Mikel Arteta of Arsenal are preparing for a hectic summer transfer window. To bolster their roster, the Gunners have only brought in Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna as a senior signing thus far.
Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad is expected to be signed by Arsenal in the next few hours, giving them more options in the midfield. Even though new players are joining the team, a number of first-team players have already left the Emirates. Emile Smith Rowe, Nuno Tavares, and Albert Sambi Lokonga are among the notable people who have left North London in search of better opportunities.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano says there’s going to be another departure. Eddie Nketiah is expected to sign with Crystal Palace after leaving Arsenal. Romano’s trademark “here we go” comment served as confirmation of the agreement, suggesting that the transfer is practically complete.
According to reports, Arsenal and Crystal Palace have a £25 million deal, with an additional £5 million in possible add-ons. Nketiah, a pivotal player for Arsenal in recent years, agreed to move to Palace two days ago, and a medical exam is now planned to finalize the deal.
For weeks, Arsenal has been trying to get a move for Nketiah, and it seems like everything is coming together this time. Nketiah and Marseille had reached a personal terms agreement earlier in the transfer window, but the French team was unable to match Arsenal’s demand. In a similar vein, Nottingham Forest and Arsenal were able to come to a financial arrangement, but personal terms could not be finalized. Nketiah will now likely stay in the Premier League and pursue his career in London, staying true to his hometown.
The player that Crystal Palace will be acquiring has a lot of potential. Nketiah’s Arsenal teammate Gabriel Jesus called him “unbelievable,” and it’s safe to say that when he assumes a prominent role at Palace, he’ll be eager to make an impression.
Regarding possible new arrivals for Arsenal, David Ornstein recently revealed that the team is trying to acquire a backup winger who can cover for Bukayo Saka on the right flank. The Gunners have been linked to players like Nico Williams and Ademola Lookman, but it’s unclear if Arsenal will make a significant move for either player in the final days of the transfer window.
