Andrea Berta working on Arsenal targets ahead of summer window
According to reports, since his arrival was confirmed in late March, Berta has wasted absolutely no time in laying the groundwork over Arsenal's top summer transfer targets.
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The former Atlético Madrid chief has been tasked with spearheading the club's recruitment drive after 12 successful years at the Metropolitano, and he comes to Arsenal with a glittering reputation which he'll be determined to maintain.
Arsenal's final Premier League games of the season
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Bournemouth (home)
May 3rd
Liverpool (away)
May 11th
Newcastle United (home)
May 18th
Southampton (away)
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There are suggestions Berta could spend up to £300 million to reinforce Arsenal's squad in almost all areas, including by bringing in a second-choice keeper, full-back, midfielder, left-winger, right-winger and striker (GiveMeSport).
Ahead of his debut summer window at the club, the Italian is also reliably believed to have personally reached out to the agents of key targets for discussions.
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As per journalist Graeme Bailey, Berta has held talks with Martin Zubimendi's camp, as Arsenal attempt to strike a full agreement for the Spain international after months of reported negotiations.
While Arsenal are in discussions to extend Thomas Partey's contract, following his very impressive 2024/2025 campaign, Mikel Arteta will still be in need of further midfield reinforcement, with Jorginho set to leave on a free deal.
Alongside Zubimendi, in one of his "first acts" as sporting director, Berta also held talks with the representatives of Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams, according to The Guardian's Ed Aarons.
The highly-rated forward's contract includes a tempting £50 million release clause, but it could still prove to be a costly operation when factoring in the Spaniard's £170,000-per-week wages, agent fees and payment structure.
Berta set for final say over Arsenal deal for Nico Williams
According to reliable journalist Ben Jacobs, speaking to GiveMeSport, Berta is set to decide whether Arsenal sign Williams this summer - and it could prove to be one of his trickiest tasks.
“Nico Williams, the situation is this, there's a €58million release clause, and he could finally, finally leave a club that he's very much in love with," said Jacobs.
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“The overall cost of the deal is expensive, though, and the reason for that is because Williams has got a very high wage, €200,000 at the moment, and then there's agent fees and taxes.
“So there is Premier League interest from Arsenal and from Chelsea as well. Arsenal are looking at a left-sided attacker. And it will be for Andrea Berta to decide whether or not there's now value in Williams, because Arsenal have been put off by the cost in the past.”
The 22-year-old has enjoyed an excellent end to 24/25 after a dip in form, showcasing his "unique" talent, after he also racked up an incredible 19 assists in all competitions last season.
He is without doubt one of Europe's most exciting young attackers, and he'd come in as great competition for the likes of Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard and Bukayo Saka out wide
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