Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, is reportedly a big admirer of Barcelona forward Ferran Torres, while the Gunners are also showing keen interest in Newcastle United’s dynamic winger Anthony Gordon, according to recent reports.
Despite a strong season, Arsenal fell short of clinching their first major trophy since the FA Cup in 2020, leaving Arteta and his squad with unfinished business as they head into the summer transfer window.
Arsenal will finish as runners-up in the Premier League for the third consecutive season, a testament to their consistency but also a reminder of the gap they need to bridge to reclaim the title. The Gunners were unable to keep pace with Liverpool in the latter half of the campaign, as the Reds secured the league title with relative ease by the end of April.
However, Arsenal’s journey in the Champions League was nothing short of impressive. They delivered a stunning 5-1 aggregate victory over Real Madrid in the quarter-finals, only to be knocked out in the semi-finals by Paris Saint-Germain. This performance has set the stage for Arteta’s next challenge: delivering silverware, particularly in the Premier League or Champions League, to justify the significant investment from the Arsenal board.
With the summer transfer window approaching, Arsenal’s new sporting director has already identified several targets. A deal for Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi appears to be in the works, while reports suggest that Arsenal is also making a strong push for Sporting CP’s prolific striker, Viktor Gyokeres.
But the Gunners aren’t stopping there. They are reportedly eyeing two more players to bolster their attacking options, especially after a season plagued by injuries to key forwards. One of these targets is Ferran Torres, a player Arteta knows well from his time as an assistant coach at Manchester City. The Arsenal boss is reportedly keen on reuniting with the Barcelona forward at the Emirates Stadium.
According to TBR Football journalist Graeme Bailey, Arteta has a deep appreciation for Torres, having witnessed his potential during their time together at City. “Arteta knows what Torres could bring to Arsenal,” Bailey said. “But he’s not the only manager who likes him. Aston Villa and Unie Emery are also interested.”
However, Torres’s current stance suggests he has no intention of leaving Barcelona. Despite limited playing time under Hansi Flick, the 25-year-old remains committed to the Catalan club. “He’s still getting into the Spain squad and has played over 25 La Liga games this season, even if many of those were off the bench,” Bailey added.
Meanwhile, Arsenal’s interest in Anthony Gordon has also been making headlines. The Newcastle winger has been a standout performer this season, and his versatility makes him an attractive option for the Gunners. Reports suggest that Newcastle would demand a hefty £80 million for the England international, a price tag that could test Arsenal’s resolve.
As the summer transfer window heats up, Arsenal’s pursuit of these targets will be closely watched. Will Arteta finally secure the reinforcements needed to turn the Gunners into title contenders once again? Only time will tell.
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