Sky Sports: Arsenal now expected to make offer to sign "superstar" striker after hiring Berta

Arsenal are set to offer a contract to a "superstar" striker in the next few weeks, by which point they may have formalised the arrival of Andrea Berta as their new sporting director, according to a report.

Gunners closing in on new sporting director

The Gunners have been without a permanent sporting director since the departure of Edu back in November, but Fabrizio Romano has now revealed they have identified a new top target to replace the Brazilian.

Negotiations are said to be at an "advanced" stage, while Gianluca Di Marzio has suggested the deal could be finalised this week, with the north Londoners now inching closer to appointing a successor to Edu.

Sky Sports reporter Sacha Tavolieri has also offered an update on the situation, stating Arsenal are now waiting to formalise Berta's arrival, and an offer could be made for a new striker not long after the Italian puts pen to paper.

Tavolieri states the Gunners are expected to table a contract offer for Lille's Jonathan David in the coming weeks, with the striker's current deal set to expire at the end of the season.

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West Ham United have already made a concrete move for David, tabling a huge contract offer in a bid to tempt him into a move to the London Stadium, but he is believed to be keen on a move to Barcelona instead.

However, Barca are unable to match the Hammers' approach, given their financial woes, meaning the door could be open for a move to London, where Mikel Arteta's side may be waiting in the wings.

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"Superstar" David could be an excellent signing

The Gunners' Premier League title hopes have taken a big hit since Kai Havertz was sidelined, with Mikel Merino getting the nod at the unnatural position of striker, and the Spaniard has failed to score in his last two outings.

As such, signing an out-and-out striker may be a priority for Arteta in the summer, and there are signs David could fit the bill, given his extremely impressive form for Lille this season.

The Canada international has now started to prove himself at the highest level, scoring six goals in eight appearances in the Champions League, and he has already amassed 30 goal contributions in all competitions, bagging 21 goals and nine assists.

A top striker may be the final piece of the jigsaw if Arsenal are to win the Premier League title next season, and there are signs the 25-year-old could now be at that level, having been lauded as a "superstar" by Canada teammate Jonathan Osorio, making this one to watch.