Arsenal have many targets on their radar for the coming months, in keeping with Andrea Berta's transfer philosophy, with the sporting director known to spin many plates at any given time in pursuit of signings.
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Arsenal could make an even more exciting signing than Martin Zubimendi.
The Italian has already held "numerous" talks with certain players' representatives, according to Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg recently, and they've been "very active" behind-the-scenes.
Arsenal transfer spending under Arteta (via Sky Sports) Money on new signings
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19/20 - winter £0
20/21 - summer £81.5m
20/21 - winter £900k
21/22 - summer £156.8m
21/22 - winter £1.8m
22/23 - summer £121.5m
22/23 - winter £59m
23/24 - summer £208m
23/24 - winter £0
24/25 - summer £101.5m
24/25 - winter £0
Berta is still currently working on simultaneous deals for Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres and RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko (Miguel Delaney), which comes as his most high-profile work right now by far, with Arsenal supporters extremely keen for their club to finally sign a proven goalscorer.
Unfortunately, the potential departure of veteran star midfielder Thomas Partey is now increasingly more likely with new contract talks at a stalemate, so Mikel Arteta might find himself requiring another man for the engine room after Martin Zubimendi, who's put the finishing touches on a move to Arsenal (Fabrizio Romano).
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Arsenal are actively discussing alternatives to Partey behind-the-scenes, but it is a tricky situation, as the north Londoners may not have a big enough transfer kitty to bring in another premium midfielder with Zubimendi (The Athletic).
Nevertheless, internal conversations are happening about a replacement for Partey, with Sevilla's Lucien Agoume high on Arsenal's list of targets in that regard.
Arsenal tipped to make "shock" move for Brentford captain Christian Norgaard
Now, as per "very well-connected" former Premier League chief scout Mick Brown, Brentford captain Christian Norgaard is an option for Arteta's side as well.
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The Dane has been a mainstay for Brentford, and pivotal for ex-Bees boss Thomas Frank. Norgaard started 34 top-flight games last season, chipping in with five goals and four assists in the league over that time, with the 31-year-old boasting proven top-level experience.
Brown, speaking to Football Insider, claims that Arsenal are considering a "shock" move for Norgaard amid reports that Partey could call time on his Emirates Stadium career.
“Norgaard is a better player than a lot of people give him credit for,” he said.
“So interest from clubs like Arsenal might come as a shock, but he would be a good option for them. He’s a very consistent performer who goes under the radar a lot of the time, and that’s what these clubs are looking for, a solid, consistent player.
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“Arsenal have been keeping an eye on him because they want to strengthen their midfield options.
“They have to decide where he would fit in their team and what his role would be. But he’s certainly a player they feel would strengthen their squad because he’s a good player, he’s a leader and he’s got plenty of experience.
“It looks like a lot of players could be leaving Brentford because the manager is gone. That will be a blow to them, but it wouldn’t surprise me to see people like Norgaard tempted to move on.”