Arsenal’s summer transfer window could end up producing some unexpected opportunities.
Most supporters are focused on who Andrea Berta might sign, but outgoing transfers can often be just as important when it comes to shaping a squad.
One player attracting significant interest is Leandro Trossard, with several clubs across Europe reportedly monitoring his situation after Arsenal’s Premier League-winning campaign.
Among them are Newcastle United, and that could potentially hand Arsenal a fascinating opportunity involving Sandro Tonali.
Imagine you are Andrea Berta. Who is your top target for Arsenal in the summer transfer window?
Arsenal may suddenly have a chance to strike a swap deal for Sandro Tonali
Tonali has been admired by Arsenal supporters for a long time.
The Italian midfielder combines technical quality with aggression, leadership and an incredible work rate, and he looks tailor-made for the Premier League.
That is why many fans were disappointed when Newcastle beat other clubs to his signature in 2023.
Since then, the midfielder has established himself as one of the Magpies’ most important players, but he could be on the move this summer.
Arsenal have been linked with a move to sign Tonali, and there could now be an opportunity to sign him in a swap deal.
Sporx have claimed Newcastle are one of several clubs interested in signing Leandro Trossard from Arsenal this summer.
If that interest is genuine, Arsenal should at least explore whether it creates an opening to discuss a much bigger deal.
Trossard plus cash for Tonali would be complicated, expensive and difficult to pull off, but these are exactly the types of creative negotiations Berta should be exploring.
What is the maximum fee Arsenal should pay to sign Sandro Tonali?
Sandro Tonali would be a great signing for Arsenal
Arsenal do not desperately need another midfielder.
Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi are among the best midfield partnerships in Europe, while Myles Lewis-Skelly has shown he can thrive there as well.
But elite clubs are always looking for ways to improve.
Tonali would give Arteta another world-class option and add a different dimension to the squad with his energy, defensive quality and ability to dictate games.
Would Newcastle agree to such a deal? Probably not. But if they genuinely want Trossard, Arsenal should test the waters.
Opportunities to sign players of Tonali’s calibre do not come around very often, and Berta would be foolish not to ask the question.
Receive a digest of our best Arsenal content each week direct to your mailbox
