Mikel Arteta is “dreaming of creating Tribote” in Arsenal’s midfield, including one of Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s summer transfer priorities.
The Gunners remain in contention for the Premier League title this season and will clinch the trophy if they win their remaining games against Manchester United and Everton and Manchester City drop points against either Tottenham or West Ham. will be obtained.
Arteta “dream of three votes”
Declan Rice, signed for £100m from West Ham last summer, has been key to the Magpies’ progress this term, with the England international an almost constant presence in midfield alongside captain Martin Odegaard.
However, Arteta is rotating the third midfield role, with the likes of Jorginho and Thomas Partey taking the position, with sporting director Edu reportedly considering targets this summer to fill the hole. Not confirmed yet.
Saturday’s report said they Emerged as “big favorite” to sign Martin Zubimendi from Real SociedadMeanwhile, Douglas Ruiz and Bruno Guimarães have also been linked.
but Fichahess Manager Arteta dreams of creating a ‘trivote’ (high-pressure midfield triangle) of Rice, Odegaard and de Jong, with Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong emerging as an option. The Dutchman is considered the “perfect option” for Barça.
Barcelona are open to signing De Jong as they face financial difficulties and could demand around £70 million for his services.
Arsenal could well face competition from Manchester United, who have agreed a transfer fee with Barcelona for the summer of 2022, only for De Jong to refuse a move to Old Trafford.
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Swap for Bruno Fernandes?
However, Spanish newspapers Nacional claim it now United make ‘exchange offer’ for star player and captain Bruno Fernandes Because they “continue to insist” on signing De Jong from the Catalans.
The Netherlands international “remains on manager Jim Ratcliffe’s priority list of targets” and United are willing to “sacrifice” Fernandes and “offer an exchange of parts with a monetary value”.
The report states that United “do not want to pay” De Jong’s asking price of 90 million euros, but would instead pay 20 million euros (about 1.7 billion yen) in addition to Fernandes to achieve their long-term goals. “Offered a reward for the same.”
Coach Fernandes said, “I’m sure he’ll turn a blind eye and give Barça the OK,” and “I won’t hesitate to lower his salary to keep him under Xavi’s control,” but added, “The best way to do this is to convince De Jong.” “It may be a complicated part.”
