Catch all the latest Arsenal news, including Andrea Berta’s first words, Benjamin Sesko’s future and Jurrien Timber’s fitness.
Mikel Arteta is readying his squad for the return of Premier League action as the Gunners host Fulham at the Emirates on Tuesday night.
It’s been a busy international break for the Arsenal squad, who saw as many as 14 players head off on duty to represent their respective nations.
As March prepares to turn to April, added attention will be on the Champions League clash with Real Madrid, which kicks off in the second week of the month.
On the final day of March before a bustling April, here’s a look at the latest Arsenal news today.
Andrea Berta breaks silence after Arsenal unveiling
After a lot of speculation, Arsenal announced the hire of Andrea Berta as sporting director.
The former Atletico Madrid businessman arrives to succeed Edu Gaspar, who left his role in November.
Already, Berta has introduced himself to staff at Colney as he prepares to put his stamp on the Gunners, in what is an incredibly exciting hire.
After being announced, Josh Kroenke and Berta himself broke their silence on the hire.
Find out what Berta said after being unveiled as Arsenal’s sporting director.
Jurrien Timber returns to training ahead of Fulham
One of the focuses from the international break was Jurrien Timber, who caused worry back in North London.
Timber was withdrawn from duty with the Netherlands due to illness, but there has since been an encouraging update on the Dutchman.
Arteta will be hopeful of having the defender fit to face Fulham, and fortunately, confidence has been boosted as the fullback was spotted at Colney.
Read more about Timber’s return to training.
Benjamin Sesko transfer boost
Now that Berta has been announced, all eyes will be on who the Italian opts to sign in the summer.
Benjamin Sesko is one of Arsenal’s priority targets to bolster Arteta’s attack.
Arsenal appreciate Sesko and have done for some time, and now, the Gunners could be handed a boost in their pursuit of the striker.
Find out why Arsenal have received a positive Sesko transfer update.
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