Arsenal are unlikely to interrupt the bank for any latest signings before the transfer window closes with Andrea Berta striving for value available in the market.
The Gunners are stepping up their summer recruitment drive and hope to make several additions to Mikel Arteta’s squad before they jet off for his or her pre-season tour next week.
Berta played a task in helping to get the signing of Martin Zubimendi across the road last week, while a £5million deal to prise Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea was relatively straightforward.
The previous Atletico Madrid transfer chief is having to make use of all of his bargaining expertise, meanwhile, with the intention to broker a take care of Sporting Lisbon for Viktor Gyokeres.
Arsenal’s determination, meanwhile, to sign Noni Madueke from Chelsea has triggered an emotional response from their fans, but Berta is claimed to be, in accordance with The Times, convinced there’s value available in the market for players across the £65m mark.
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The likes of Rodrygo, Nico Williams and Morgan Rogers have all been on Arsenal’s radar this summer but would all have cost significantly more thanBerta’s benchmark.
Arsenal’s sporting director could find yourself paying barely more for Gyokeres and Eberechi Eze, who will remain a live goal whatever the Gunners’ Madueke pursuit.
The England international is keen on a move to Arsenal and private terms have already been agreed.
Chelsea are holding out for a bid of £55million but there’s confidence that a deal might be agreed despite the fact that the opening offer fell in need of the Blues’ asking price.
While Arsenal fans are dubious as to the merits of signing Madueke, former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara believes the 23-year-old would represent an excellent addition.
He told Grosvenor Sport: ‘Noni Madueke can be an incredible signing for Arsenal. I don’t know why Arsenal fans aren’t enthusiastic towards the prospect of signing him.
‘Arsenal are going to be playing in 4 major competitions and it was obvious they were in need of reinforcements when Bukayo Saka was injured last season.
‘Madueke had a superb begin to the season for Chelsea and is adaptable; he played some minutes at left-back. He can run with the ball and has a little bit of arrogance about him, which I like.
‘I don’t understand Arsenal fans once they suggest Madueke wouldn’t improve the team. Madueke would significantly improve the squad; he’s higher than Leandro Trossard and if Saka gets injured, he’s an incredible alternative.
‘Gabriel Martinelli has been inconsistent and Madueke would offer competition for a spot on the left side – he could even surpass Martinelli if he was given a run of opportunities. I feel he’d be an incredible signing – if I used to be Chelsea, I wouldn’t be letting him leave!’
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