With the summer transfer window approaching, sporting director Andrea Berta will already have begun working behind the scenes to prepare for the off‑season
Arsenal will now be focusing on what lies ahead rather than dwelling on last weekend’s setback against Manchester City. The Gunners suffered a 2-1 defeat at the Etihad on Sunday in a result that has blown the title race wide open.
Mikel Arteta granted his squad a brief respite to recover and refocus after that outcome. However, their full concentration has now shifted to Saturday’s fixture against Newcastle United at the Emirates as they seek to return to winning form.
On-field priorities remain the Premier League and Champions League campaigns. Yet sporting director Andrea Berta will have already started formulating strategies for the summer transfer market, despite the club’s substantial outlay last term.
Arsenal brought in eight new faces before the campaign commenced, including Viktor Gyokeres, Eberechi Eze, Martin Zubimendi and Piero Hincapie. Following a subdued January window, the Gunners might look to bolster their attacking options once more, with Gyokeres and Noni Madueke still to make a substantial impact on the team’s attacking productivity.
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Here, football.london examines the latest developments from in and around the Emirates Stadium.
Bernardo Silva claim
ESPN Brazil suggests that Arsenal are being considered as a possible landing spot for Bernardo Silva – along with Barcelona – as he prepares to depart City on a free transfer. The 31-year-old has confirmed his intention to conclude his nine-year tenure at the club this summer.
While a return to Portugal is still on the cards, Silva is reportedly keen to link up with a competitive outfit and maintain his standing at the top level. Barcelona are understood to ‘stand out’ as the most suitable fit for his current form, while Arsenal are believed to be ‘monitoring the situation.’
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Nevertheless, a switch to north London is deemed ‘more remote,’ primarily owing to the recent Premier League rivalry between the two clubs, despite Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko having made the same journey in recent years.
Anthony Gordon boost
Arsenal-linked Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon could be a notable absentee from Eddie Howe’s squad for Saturday’s clash at the Emirates. According to the Daily Mail, Gordon is nursing a hip problem that may rule him out of what could have been a timely audition for a potential move.
The England international has attracted interest from Bayern Munich and Liverpool, as well as Arsenal. Liverpool were particularly eager to bring Gordon back to Merseyside after being handed the opportunity to sign him in 2024, when Newcastle were under pressure to comply with the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) deadline.
Gordon’s potential absence on Saturday would hand Arsenal a significant advantage as Arteta’s side look to bounce back from last weekend’s defeat to City.
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