Arsenal have their eyes on an "extraordinary" attacker amid their transfer talks for Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie.
Andrea Berta has enjoyed an extremely busy and productive first summer window at the Emirates Stadium already, and Hincapie could be their latest in a long line of excellent additions for Mikel Arteta.
The Gunners have quietly transformed their squad this summer through purposeful reinforcements, with Kepa Arrizabalaga between the sticks, Martín Zubimendi anchoring the midfield, Christian Nørgaard offering depth, Noni Madueke adding pace on the wing, Cristhian Mosquera bolstering the defence, Viktor Gyökeres adding a proven goal return and Eberechi Eze injecting serious creativity behind the striker as their new number 10 in place of the injured Kai Havertz.
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While Berta's spending has been lavish, with reports placing the total close to or over £270 million, it has been strategically spread across key positions rather than wasted on a single marquee name.
This approach has reinforced multiple areas across the pitch and allows for serious tactical flexibility, as well as responding to the inevitable injuries of a demanding season - which has already happened following Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka's injuries last weekend.
While Saka is expected to miss four weeks, Odegaard could play against Liverpool on Sunday (football.london). Still, the north Londoners now have quality players to jump in their place, unlike last season.
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Arsenal have covered every base: creativity, goals, stability and versatility. With the structure now there, Arteta's side look ready and raring to take the final step and bring home a Premier League trophy after over two decades of waiting.
They've already made an excellent start to the campaign, scoring six goals in two games whilst conceding zero - beating both Man United and Leeds respectively as Arteta's side gear up for a tough trip to Anfield.
Despite their flurry of transfer activity this summer, they may not be done there, with Arsenal in talks to sign Piero Hincapie after agreeing terms with the Ecuador international as a replacement for FC Porto-bound Jakub Kiwior.
As well as this, with Arsenal often conducting their transfer plans months in advance, the club are scouting future targets.
Arsenal targeting Ajax forward Oscar Gloukh
As per The Mail and journalist Simon Jones, Arsenal have their eyes on four young stars ahead of potential moves, and one of them is highly-rated Ajax forward Oscar Gloukh.
Oscar Gloukh
The Israel international has only just signed for Ajax this summer from RB Salzburg for around £12.5 million, but Arsenal are believed to be eyeing Gloukh as a potential future signing alongside the likes of Jon Martin (Real Sociedad), Arnau Martinez (Girona) and Caleb Yirenkyi (FC Nordsjælland).
The 21-year-old Gloukh is a particularly interesting name, as he's been linked with a move to the Premier League before and already boasts a fantastic reputation.
"This is an extraordinary player," said Former Austria Vienna and Borussia Dortmund boss Peter Stoger.
"From the category of someone who can assess situations very well and has quick solutions. Also for his age, there’s a lot in there. He’s an exciting boy. I would be surprised if he doesn't bring a lot of money into Salzburg's coffers in the next few years. I think he can have a really great career."