Arsenal Transfer News: Gunners Eyeing Up Winger Options After Securing Striker
As the summer transfer window heats up, Arsenal are reportedly planning to bolster their squad with the addition of a winger, according to sources. The Gunners have been linked with several striker options, including Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres, and are expected to secure a deal for at least one of them.
The Express has learned that Arsenal’s transfer chiefs are keen to add a winger capable of challenging Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli for minutes, while improving the overall level of the squad to allow them to compete across multiple fronts. This comes as no surprise, given the team’s impressive finish to the previous season, where they secured a runners-up spot in the Premier League for the third consecutive year.
According to The Athletic, Arsenal are expected to turn their attention to wide forwards after bagging a striker this summer. Mikel Arteta’s side is believed to be eyeing up two potential winger options, including Rodrygo, who has already been touted with a move to the Emirates Stadium this window. The Brazilian winger has been impressing for Real Madrid, and his skills are thought to be admired by Arsenal’s transfer chiefs.
Another winger option for Arsenal is Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon, who joined the Magpies from Everton for £45million. The 21-year-old Englishman will likely demand a hefty fee from Newcastle, making it a challenging transfer for Arsenal to secure. The Express understands that Gordon’s price tag could be a stumbling block, considering Newcastle’s impressive finish to the previous season, which saw them qualify for the Champions League via a fifth-place finish.
The news will come as a delight to former Arsenal ace Ray Parlour, who called on Arteta to add a winger to his squad this summer. Speaking shortly after the transfer window ended, he explained: "A winger would still be great to cover Saka and Martinelli. [A deal for Martin] Zubimendi appears to be getting closer." Parlour, a former Highbury fans’ favourite, emphasised that a striker was Arsenal’s priority, adding: "But the striker is the most important position for me. Obviously, [Benjamin] Sesko has been well linked and he looks a good, young player. Very strong, quick and knows where the back of the net is, so he’d be a great addition."
As the second part of the transfer window opens for business, Arsenal’s Premier League campaign will get underway three weeks later on the weekend of August 16. The Gunners will be looking to make a strong impression this season, and securing a deal for a winger could be a crucial step in achieving their goals. With the transfer window set to run until September 1, Arsenal fans will be keeping a close eye on the club’s transfer activity.
The Express understands that Arsenal’s transfer activity will be crucial in determining the team’s success this season. With a number of top-class players linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium, fans will be eagerly anticipating the club’s summer signings. As the transfer window heats up, one thing is certain – Arsenal will be looking to make a statement in the Premier League this season.
As reported by The Express earlier this summer, Arsenal have been linked with a number of top-class strikers, including Sesko and Gyokeres. The Gunners are expected to secure a deal for at least one of them, and the addition of a winger could be the final piece in the puzzle for Arteta’s side. With a number of challenging fixtures ahead, Arsenal will need to ensure that their squad is strong enough to compete across multiple fronts.
In related news, Ray Parlour recently spoke out about Arsenal’s transfer priorities, emphasising the importance of securing a striker. "I think they need to get a striker in, someone who can score goals and make a difference," he said. The former Arsenal midfielder believes that a striker is the key to unlocking the team’s full potential, and that Sesko would be an excellent addition to the squad.
Sources close to the club have confirmed that Arsenal are actively pursuing a number of transfer targets, and that a number of deals are in the pipeline. With the transfer window in full swing, Arsenal fans will be keeping a close eye on the club’s progress. One thing is certain – the Gunners will be looking to make a strong impression in the Premier League this season.
This comes from a report by The Express, as reported on their website https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/2069834/arsenal-transfer-news-sesko-gyokeres-rodrygo-gordon
