Arsenal may need Andrea Berta to pull a rabbit out of the hat this summer when it comes to their hopes of landing a new winger.
So far, the summer transfer window is shaping up nicely as the Gunners put their plans into place for the next few months.
Progress is being made on several fronts as Arsenal look to bolster the squad, with Martin Zubimendi expected to join, along with Kepa Arrizabalaga.
The striker ranks are being dealt with too, as talks for Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres ramp up before a decision needs to be made on which one the club will sign.
However, it’s the wide areas that have become a clear problem for Andrea Berta to solve now.
Andrea Berta may need surprise Arsenal winger deal after latest transfer problems
Arsenal want to sign another winger this summer, with at least one option who could either play on the left or provide backup on the right.
There is a clear problem, however, as the main targets now appear to be out of reach for Andrea Berta.
Nico Williams prefers a move to Barcelona over the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Bayern Munich, making his switch now unlikely.
Arsenal may find a deal for Rodrygo difficult, given the price Real Madrid are set to demand if he does decide to leave.
Overall, it means the two obvious choices are seemingly out of the window, putting pressure on Berta to find some alternatives.
These are the times in which a sporting director can turn the tide and prove their worth to a football club.
An unexpected deal for a superstar could help Berta win over the Emirates Stadium faithful, as it’s these moments that can take the Gunners to the next level.
Exactly who that could be, however, is unclear, but there is some freedom to pick some alternatives in the market.
Winger options Arsenal could now consider
With a little more freedom to now look beyond Williams and Rodrygo this summer, Arsenal could get creative with their solution to the goal-scoring problem they face.
Arsenal have shown transfer interest in Raphinha in the past and could reignite that, now that Barcelona look set to add another wide player to their team.
Premier League players could become available, as Arsenal add Anthony Gordon to their shortlist, while Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo has previously been on their radar.
Perhaps Berta thinks the wide areas are fine and looks to invest in a different way with the playmakers, as Xavi Simons is available.
Then there’s a real curveball if he somehow lands two strikers for Arsenal, rather than the expected one who will definitely join the club.
Whichever he opts for, Berta could shock the Arsenal fans regardless, with any big deal likely to win over the supporters if it is viewed as improving the squad.
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