Barcelona plan to pay La Liga star's release clause after offer from Arsenal

[ad_1] Barcelona intend to pay a La Liga star's launch clause in an effort to signal the participant for Hansi Flick, however he is additionally received a proposal to affix Arsenal.

Arsenal set for busy summer season switch window after disappointing season Mikel Arteta and Andrea Berta are extensively reported to be in pursuit of a brand new striker and winger this summer season, however they might but reinforce a number of different positions throughout the Gunners squad.

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The north Londoners have emerged as favourites.

The north Londoners have held talks over a deal for Actual Madrid ahead Rodrygo, who can play on the left-hand aspect, on the proper and as a centre-forward, however that transfer is seemingly stalling on account of wage calls for.

Arsenal switch spending beneath Arteta (by way of Sky Sports activities)

Cash on new signings

19/20 - winter

£0

20/21 - summer season

£81.5m

20/21 - winter

£900k

21/22 - summer season

£156.8m

21/22 - winter

£1.8m

22/23 - summer season

£121.5m

22/23 - winter

£59m

23/24 - summer season

£208m

23/24 - winter

£0

24/25 - summer season

£101.5m

24/25 - winter

£0

This has apparently led them to contemplate alternate options, like Brighton star Kaoru Mitoma, with Berta additionally on the hunt for a prolific centre-forward after Arsenal's struggles to seek out the online all through 2024/2025.

Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres and RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko look like the 2 fundamental striker targets for Arsenal, in keeping with studies, with the previous scoring 53 targets over 24/25 and the latter bagging 21.

Past their seek for attackers, the dependable David Ornstein insists they might look to strengthen defensively as effectively, with Actual Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi already on his option to Arsenal too.

"Arsenal have masses extra to do," mentioned Ornstein on NBC Sports activities.

"They are going to attempt to renew the contract of Thomas Partey – no end result on that but. Perhaps a defender too as a result of they missed out on Dean Hujsen, [and] a second-choice goalkeeper as effectively."

Arsenal make supply to Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia Their second-choice keeper goal is more likely to be Espanyol star Joan Garcia, in keeping with varied studies.

It's believed by some retailers that Arsenal have held talks over signing Garcia already, one yr after he agreed private phrases to affix the membership, with a transfer finally falling via in 2024 (Fabrizio Romano).

After his swap to N5 did not fairly occur, Garcia targeted on his performances at Espanyol, and the 24-year-old loved a powerful marketing campaign for the La Liga aspect, who maintained their Spanish prime flight standing.

With Neto on his manner again to Bournemouth, Garcia could be a wonderful substitute for the Brazilian and adept understudy to David Raya, however they face stiff competitors for the shot-stopper's signature.

In accordance with newspaper Mundo Deportivo, Garcia has a proposal to affix Arsenal, in addition to each Aston Villa and Bournemouth. Nevertheless, Barca additionally intend to set off his £21 million launch clause, so there seems to be a plethora of golf equipment chasing the Spaniard.