Arsenal have been very quiet in the January transfer window and it does not look like they are going to be late movers and complete a big deal on deadline day.
However, they are working behind the scenes on what comes next in the summer transfer window and they are eyeing up a deal to sign the next Pedri from Villarreal.
The winter window is not one that the Gunners generally do big business in, using it in the past to cover holes in their squad due to injury.
Alberto Moleiro Is The Next Pedri
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This season, with players returning from injury at a perfect time, they have the strength in depth not to require big signings mid-season.
But plans are already afoot for the summer.
Alberto Moleiro only joined the Yellow Submarine in the summer of 2025, but has already caught the eye of top clubs across Europe. And he has been likened to Barcelona superstar Pedri, mainly because of his upbringing on the Canary Islands - Moleiro started at Las Palmas, with Pedri starting out at Tenerife.
Moleiro plays in a similar role to Pedri in central midfield too and has shone in La Liga this season following his €16million move from Las Palmas last summer.
Alberto Moleiro Is Performing Better Than Pedri This Season
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Moleiro has eight goals and three assists to his name in 21 league appearances this season, averaging a goal contribution every 122 minutes. By contrast, Pedri has two goals and five assists for Barcelona this season.
A number of Premier League clubs have been monitoring his progress in Spain, but it is Arsenal who are ready to make the first move, according to Fichajes.
Mikel Arteta is reported to be a big fan of the 22-year-old midfielder who is slated to "fit perfectly" into the Gunners system.
Moleiro has good vision, composure on the ball and can break down defences - something he will need were he to come to the Premier League and face up to a low block regularly.
Arsenal Have Done Well Signing Players From La Liga
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The report in the Spanish press states that Arsenal are readying a €50million (£43million) in the summer transfer window, which would represent a huge profit for Villarreal, should a deal be completed.
Arsenal have strong history when it comes to signing midfielders from La Liga, with the likes of Thomas Partey, Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino and Martin Zubimendi all arriving from Spain and impressing in England in recent seasons.