- Arsenal is allegedly getting ready for a substantial team revamp in the upcoming summer transfer season.
- To make this happen, the Arsenal manager intends to sell several players to generate funds and decrease the team's salary expenses.
- Despite facing a difficult season, the club remains committed to achieving success in the Champions League.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is planning a significant overhaul of the team to improve their chances of competing at the top level, especially in the Champions League.
The North London-based club has experienced a prolonged period without a championship since their last Premier League victory in the 2003/2004 season under the guidance of Arsène Wenger.
Why does Arsenal require a squad overhaul?
The Premier League powerhouse is seeking to bolster its attacking lineup since the current forwards have been struggling with poor performance. In addition to enhancing its attack, Arsenal is also looking to revamp its midfield and defensive units.
The absence of key players such as Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka, and Thomas Partey has highlighted Arsenal's shortage of depth. A more robust squad is required to compete effectively in various competitions, including the Premier League and the Champions League.
Arsenal's attack has faced difficulties in scoring goals on occasion. Arteta is said to be seeking a top-class striker, one who is highly skilled at finding the net.
Why Arsenal requires a prolific striker in their lineup.
Arsenal has made significant progress under Arteta, but one key piece still lacking is a clinical No. 9. Jesus is an adaptable forward, but he's not a traditional goal-scorer. His strengths lie in his ability to create scoring opportunities rather than consistently converting chances.
Arteta is considering selling several players from his current team to fund these acquisitions.
Arsenal’s potential summer exits
Metro reported that some of the players who could be on Arteta's cut list include Partey, Jorginho, Tierney, Kiwior, and Zinchenko.
Moreover, loaned players Raheem Sterling and veteran Neto are anticipated to return to their respective teams. This plan is intended to decrease the wage expenditure and allocate funds for recruiting new players.
The club's potential Targets
The Sun reported that Arteta is considering the acquisition of Newcastle United's Alexander Isak and RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko, who have already been identified as the club's primary targets. Securing Isak's services would likely require a British-record transfer fee, considering his impressive goal-scoring history of 59 goals in 94 games for Newcastle United.
In addition to strengthening their attacking lineup, Arsenal is also seeking to bolster their midfield and defensive units, with Martin Zubimendi of Real Sociedad and Jorrel Hato of Ajax being top targets. Despite a challenging season, the team remains dedicated to competing at the highest level, including the Champions League.
Real Madrid poised to eclipse another record for Arsenal's William Saliba
Earlier, it was reported that La Liga giants Real Madrid are considering signing Arsenal's key player William Saliba.
Real Madrid views Saliba as a top priority to strengthen their defense and is planning a bid that could eclipse Harry Maguire's record as the most expensive defender ever.