Mikel Arteta is angry with Arsenal’s indecision in the summer transfer window.
The Spaniard is keen to strengthen his squad as North Londoners look to end their six-year break in the UEFA Champions League. football.london understands that technical director Edu is aiming for at least one striker, a midfielder and a winger, while the club also hopes that Eddie Nketiah will sign a new contract at the Emirates Stadium.
Alexandre Lacazette will join Ligue 1 with a free transfer at the end of the month, while his teammate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was allowed to leave for Barcelona in January, leaving the Gunners with no options ahead. Manchester City star Gabriel Jesus has been linked with a possible replacement for the veteran leaders and football.london understands that the aforementioned Edu has been in talks with the player’s representatives in recent months.
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However, The Daily Mail has now reported that Arteta is increasingly frustrated by the business on his side, as all major negotiations are said to be approved by Stan or Josh Kroenke. The report goes on to say that the former City assistant coach fears that this type of approach could cost them in the race to sign Jesus.
Real Madrid, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the 25-year-old in recent days, but the player has refused to reveal much about his next move. “I’m fine, calm. Quiet, as always. Always looking for the best for me, for my career,” he said last month.
“I’ve never been on a project without knowing it. And that’s what I’m going to do. Now I’m focused on the selection, but from Tuesday I’m starting to think about my future.”
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