Arsenal have made an offer to sign an “unpredictable” forward who’s drawn comparisons with Man City legend Bernardo Silva, with the player and his close circle reportedly already making a decision.
Andrea Berta’s plans to sign new attackers for Arsenal
As per recent reports, the Gunners, now led by new sporting director Andrea Berta, could look to bring in a left-winger, right-winger and centre-forward as part of a potential £300 million summer spending spree (GiveMeSport).
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Arsenal hold “high-level talks” to sign “bargain” attacker “in recent days”
Negotiations have apparently taken place this week.
Berta has already held personal talks with the representatives of Spain international starlet Nico Williams, which occurred last week as one of his first acts in the job (Ed Aarons), and discussions have taken place more recently as well.
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Arsenal’s next five Premier League games |
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Brentford (home) |
Today |
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Ipswich Town (away) |
April 20th |
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Crystal Palace (home) |
April 23rd |
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Bournemouth (home) |
May 3rd |
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Liverpool (away) |
May 11th |
Journalist Pete O’Rourke reported on Thursday that Arsenal held “high-level” talks over a deal for Williams this week as well, but despite the 22-year-old’s reported £48 million release clause, there could still be problems when it comes to his overall package.
Other reports state that Williams wants around £250,000 per week to leave Athletic Bilbao, which would make him Arsenal’s third-highest earner behind Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz, so this could still end up being a costly operation.
It is the task of Berta to scour far and wide for exciting wide options who will bolster Arsenal’s squad whilst also adhering to PSR and FFP regulations, so it is crucial Arsenal do not overspend in the market – especially if they want to strengthen other key areas.
South America has been a fruitful talent pool for the Gunners, with Gabriel Martinelli going on to be a major success following his bargain £6 million move from Brazilian side Ituano in 2019.
Arsenal scouts are reportedly aiming to replicate that success story, and they’ve got their eye on one promising young forward in particular – River Plate winger Ian Subiabre.
The 18-year-old is seen as one of Argentina’s most exciting up-and-coming forwards, with Football Talent Scout Jacek Kulig, who compared him to Bernardo, also describing Subiabre as a “mobile” and “unpredictable” player with a penchant for “trickery”.
Arsenal make proposal for River Plate sensation Ian Subiabre
According to South American news outlet Soy del Millo, as relayed by Sport Witness, Arsenal have made an offer for Subiabre after glowing reports from the club’s scouts, but the exact nature of this bid is unclear.
What’s clear, however, is that River won’t let him depart for a penny less than his £26 million release clause. In any case, it appears they may have to wait for the player anyway, who’s already made a decision to remain at his current club.
The teenager’s family have been heavily involved in this, informing River of their desire for Subiabre to sign an extension despite offers from Arsenal and Chelsea.
While it was a “difficult” call for Subiabre and his close circle, it appears the priority right now is to further his development, which comes as a disappointment for Berta and co.