Gunners has several targets in mind but it appears reeling
them in will not be easy. Among the top targets of the Gunners include Odsonne
Edouard of Celtic FC. The French forward has had an impressive season and it
appears other teams are also in pursuit.
Edouard was already a target by Arteta with the transfer fee
pegged at $25 million. This season, the 22-year-old striker has accounted for
28 goals in 45 matches. Edouard has been performing well since completing an
initial loan to Parkhead from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in 2017. Unfortunately,
that showing has also garnered interest from other teams like Chelsea, Everton
and Manchester United. And the latest club to join the mix is Real Madrid with
Zinedine Zidane allegedly now a fan of the French football player, Defensa
Central reported.
Several names have been linked to the Gunners in recent
weeks. One of them is Willian of the Stamford Bridge.
The Brazilian is seeking a three-year deal and Arsenal seems
willing to give it to him. However, Willian said in a previous report that he
would be open to staying on at Stamford Bridge on a temporary deal. It appears
he is aware of the financial difficulties that most clubs are facing, something
that could hinder his preferred contract.
On the other side, there are players likely exiting. They
are reportedly passing on Dani Ceballos, someone currently on loan from Real
Madrid. There is also David Luiz who appears to be headed back to his former
team. The Brazilian defender is nearing the end of his deal. At 33, it remains
to be seen if he could still get a lucrative deal from Arsenal or some other
club. Given the choice, Luiz aired that one of his plans is to return to
Estadio da Luz and likely retire there in a report from the Benfica website.
“I love Benfica. My dream is to step on the pitch of Estadio
da Luz in their colors," Luiz said. “For all that I lived and felt, for
what Benfica is in my life and in my history, for everything, Benfica is bigger
than any player.”
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