The Gunners are not wasting their time after they failed to sign Huijsen from Premier League side AFC Bournemouth. Arteta is now shifting his eyes to secure a top talent from the Premier League. The star defender in the Premier League did have a very good season for his club. Arsenal are ready to make an offer of about £40 million for the player this transfer window. After a very big campaign in 2024-25, people saw how lack of good players and injuries with suspension for the team. Become a big source of hurdle for the team of Gunners in all of the competition. But now are ready with their moves to make their squad overall stronger for the next season. As they look for players in the important positions of defense, midfield, and attack. This new target will help reduce the workload for William Saliba and Magalhaes.
Why Arsenal shifted from Huijsen:
With a very high competition market for Huijsen. The Spaniard finally chose the Spanish giants Real Madrid in La Liga from AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League. Huijsen has experience in various leagues in Europe. Having already played at teams like Juventus, AS Roma in Italy, and Malaga in Spain finally came to Bournemouth last season. With a very good performance not only as a defender in the back line. But also scoring goals in the set pieces for the team. Attracted the attention of clubs across Europe, with the Gunners also a favorite to sign him in their team. But the talks failed as Real Madrid entered the race to secure him. Ultimately, the player’s decision to move to his own country Spain where he can develop better let Real Madrid secure this deal. The Gunners were defeated in this race but instantly identified an alternate option.
Arsenal eyes their target on Marc Guehi:
Reports have stated that the Gunners have set Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace as their new target for that place. Guehi is the captain of Premier League side Palace who won their first major trophy this season. He is also having one of a great season so far he has grown to be a good defender this season. The England international has been one of the most regular and important stoppers for his side in the league this season. At just the age of 24, he is looked at as a perfect target for the side. As the Gunners are also looking for young signings for their team. As a part of the long-term plans for the team. Having already played for their city rivals Chelsea many seasons before. He is now a regular face in the English Premier League with a good amount of experience.
Author’s opinion :
The Gunners are making their new move for the defender Guehi as a part of their plan for the next season. They will look to add young and talented players to their squad to add more depts and replacements for the players. In order to compete for the titles next season. Reports state that the Gunners are ready to make an offer of about £40 million for the player this transfer window. But the Blues are also in place to get the player back they once let go of. Guehi at his age is quite a player of experience and will add a proper balance to Arteta’s side at the back. This will be major addition for the Gunners.
🚨 Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is once again ready to make a move to sign Marc Guehi.
However, a potential new contract for William Saliba will complicate the transfer.
(Source: Daily Mirror) pic.twitter.com/e8JefxSa9F
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