Arsenal no dey rest as dem plan to strengthen for next season. Di gunners don already dey move for transfer market, even before any trophy parade finish. Andrea Berta and im right-hand man Maurizio Micheli dey talk with agents and clubs as dem start to execute summer strategy.
One key name wey dey di list na Aston Villa winger Morgan Rogers. But Rogers, like many other targets, currently dey play for World Cup. Thomas Tuchel, England manager, don promise to help smooth any transfer talks, but di tournament still be obstacle for Arsenal to finalise deals. Di World Cup final go happen on July 19.
Last year, by dis time, Arsenal don sign four players: Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard, and Noni Madueke. Dem also secure Cristhian Mosquera and Viktor Gyokeres before end of July. But Eberechi Eze and Piero Hincapie join after Premier League start. Dis year, di league go start later than ever, on August 21, so Arsenal get more time to finish deals before first match.
Rogers na player wey Berta don target early. If dem follow pattern of previous transfers like Gyokeres and Zubimendi, dem fit complete deal before August. Arsenal need left winger because Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard no score well last season. Mikel Arteta believe Rogers go upgrade di position.
Aston Villa don reportedly reduce dem asking price for Rogers. Before, dem want more than £100million, like Jack Grealish. But now, Sky Sports say £80million fit tempt Villa. Villa dey face financial problems because dem overspend on wages and transfer fees. Dem don accept say dem fit lose Rogers, even after fourth-place finish and Champions League qualification.
Chelsea and Manchester United dey monitor situation too. But no formal talks don happen between Arsenal and Villa. Di expectation na say no real progress until after England World Cup run finish. Standard Sport understand say Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi also dey Arsenal shortlist, but Bournemouth no want sell am.
Arsenal transfer timeline last year include: July 1 – Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea for £5million; July 6 – Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad for £60million; July 10 – Christian Norgaard from Brentford for £12million; July 18 – Noni Madueke from Chelsea for £52million; July 24 – Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia for £13million; July 26 – Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP for £64million; September 1 – Piero Hincapie on loan from Bayer Leverkusen with £45million option to buy.
