Arsenal are planning to start discussions about signing a top striker. This player is Lautaro Martinez, whom their potential new sporting director, Andrea Berta, previously tried to sign for Atletico Madrid.
Andrea Berta Expected to Join Arsenal as Sporting Director
It’s expected that Mikel Arteta will soon have a new transfer chief, as Andrea Berta is likely to become Arsenal’s sporting director, replacing Edu Gaspar who left five months ago.
Berta, who recently left Atlético Madrid, is available, and reports suggest Arsenal are close to appointing him as their new sporting director.
Arsenal’s Upcoming Premier League Fixtures
| Arsenal’s next five Premier League games | Date |
|---|---|
| Man Utd (away) | March 9th |
| Chelsea (home) | March 16th |
| Fulham (home) | April 1st |
| Everton (away) | April 5th |
| Brentford (home) | April 12th |
Sources indicate that Berta’s move to Arsenal is almost confirmed after advanced negotiations. Following this news, transfer rumors have quickly emerged.
Former Arsenal striker Jeremie Aliadiere hinted that Berta might use his Atletico Madrid connections to help Arsenal sign Wolves forward Matheus Cunha. He believes Berta’s possible arrival is very exciting.
Aliadiere mentioned that Berta has a lot of experience from his 12 years at Atlético Madrid. He added that looking at Berta’s signings and the club’s achievements, his arrival is very exciting and Arsenal hopes to sign big players.
Many fans hope Berta’s presence will help Arsenal sign a new striker, possibly Cunha or another prominent player.
Arsenal have been affected by injuries, with Gabriel Jesus out with a long-term ACL injury, potentially until 2026, and Kai Havertz also expected to miss the rest of the Premier League season.
Arsenal Considering Move for Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez
According to reports, Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez is now on Arsenal’s list of potential striker signings. Berta is reportedly a big admirer of Martinez.
It’s mentioned that Berta tried to sign Martinez for Atlético Madrid before. Now, Arsenal are reportedly planning to start initial talks to sign Martinez.
With Berta likely joining, Arsenal are preparing for a potentially expensive move for Martinez, which could cost around £80 million.
Martinez, 27, captains Inter Milan and has scored 17 goals this season. He is a key player for his team.
Martinez has consistently performed well for Inter Milan and has four years remaining on his contract, making his acquisition a potentially costly deal.
Vihaan Mehrotra