Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is reportedly interested in signing Barcelona star Ferran Torres. Meanwhile, the club’s management prefers to go for Newcastle United ace Anthony Gordon.
Ferran Torres has been a revelation for Barcelona this season, contributing 19 goals and seven assists in 45 appearances across competitions. The Spaniard most notably stepped up when Robert Lewandowski was sidelined due to an injury in the latter half of the season. However, Anthony Gordon is also a promising name in the Premier League, having scored nine times in 41 outings for the Magpies across tournaments.
According to TBR Football journalist Graeme Bailey, Mikel Arteta is keen on securing Barcelona star Ferran Torres’ services for Arsenal. He has previously coached the forward during his time as assistant coach at Manchester City.
However, Ferran Torres is reportedly not interested in leaving the Catalan outfit.
According to The I Paper, Arsenal’s management considers Anthony Gordon a more suitable signing, who could be available for a reported £80 million. The Gunners have suffered this season due to major injuries to Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka. Therefore, signing a forward will be their priority this summer. Gordon could be more keen on making the switch compared to Ferran Torres, although Arteta’s preference would lie with the Spaniard.
Arsenal received a major boost in their pursuit of Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams, who was also on Barcelona’s radar. The Catalan side’s President, Joan Laporta, recently spoke to the Catalan TV channel TV3 about their summer transfer plans. He claimed the Catalans are no longer interested in Williams.
With La Blaugrana seemingly out of the way, Arsenal can pursue Nico Williams’ signing by activating his reported £58 million release clause. Chelsea and Real Madrid have also been linked to the winger, but the Gunners appear to be leading the race.
Sporting director Andrea Berta reportedly has a free run in pursuing the Nico Williams deal, while Mikel Arteta is also fond of the Spaniard. The winger could flourish at the Emirates with his departure from Athletic Bilbao certain this summer.
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