Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing 25-year-old Italian international Mateo Retegui from Serie A club Atalanta.
Mateo Retegui has done quite well for Serie A outfit Atalanta, and it is no surprise that Arsenal are keeping tabs on him. According to a report by Italian outlet Calciomercato, Atalanta will hold out for a fee of around €45 million for the Italian international.
It will be interesting to see if Arsenal are willing to break the bank for him after showing interest in him. The Italian international has 14 goals in 19 appearances across all competitions this season, and he could transform Arsenal in the final third.
The 25-year-old would be a major upgrade on players like Gabriel Jesus. The Brazilian has not been able to find the back of the net regularly and he needs to be moved on. Arsenal will be hoping to win the league title and the UEFA Champions League in the coming seasons. They cannot hope to do so with Jesus leading the line for them. Furthermore, Kai Havertz is not a prolific goalscorer either. Signing a reliable finisher would be ideal for them.
Arsenal should look to get the deal done
The €45 million asking price seems reasonable for Mateo Retegui in today’s market. The 25-year-old is entering his peak years, and he is likely to improve with coaching and experience. The player could be attracted to the idea of competing in the Premier League as well.
Arsenal are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to join them can be hard to turn down. The Gunners have put together a formidable squad, and the quality striker could be the final piece of the puzzle for them.
It will be interesting to see if Arsenal are willing to break the bank for him. There is no doubt that they have the financial muscle to get the deal across the line, and they should look to pay up if they are serious about competing for major trophies.
Arsenal have been linked with other quality strikers as well, and it will be interesting to see who they end up signing eventually. Retegui will probably be a cheaper option compared to some of the other names they have been linked with, including Viktor Gyokeres.