Arsenal is hot. Indeed, the Gunners are making good progress in their transfer window. Regarding the coaching staff, Gabriel Heinze is the new addition to Mikel Arteta's squad. He will bring his top-level experience, his expertise, and his legendary grit, and he also has the advantage of knowing the Premier League inside out from his time at Manchester United. As for the players, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi, and Christian Norgaard have all arrived at the Emirates Stadium.
But other signings are expected this summer to help the Londoners move up a gear. After weeks of negotiations, the English side have finally found their new world-class number 9. It's Viktor Gyökeres. The Swede clashed with Sporting CP, even skipping pre-season training. But this long-drawn-out deal is finally moving forward in the last few hours. Last night, The Athletic revealed that a €63.5 million offer, plus €10 million in bonuses, has convinced the Portuguese team.
€230 million for 6 recruits, another expected
The 27-year-old will sign a 5-year contract. He's not the only one set to join Mikel Arteta's troops. This Monday, El Desmarque reported that Cristhian Mosquera is on the horizon. After turning down several offers, Valencia finally agreed to let their young central defender go for €22 million (€18 million fixed and €4 million in bonuses). The player's desire to join London finally convinced the club to let him go. He is expected in the English capital on Wednesday to undergo his medical. Arsenal are also finalizing the final details for the transfer of Noni Madueke . The Gunners will pay €60 million to snatch him from Chelsea.
The announcement of his arrival is imminent according to Sky Sports . For these three players, the Londoners are preparing to release €155.5 million (including bonuses). If we add the transfers of Kepa (around €6 million), Mikel Merino (€60 million) and Christian Norgaard (€11 million), this rises to a total of €232.5 million. And the Gunners are still planning to pay for Eberechi Eze . The Crystal Palace player is open to a transfer, assures Sky Sports . But his club is asking for €80 million. This would make a total of €312.5 million spent this summer on Andrea Berta and Arsenal. The club from the English capital is determined to break the bank to achieve its objectives and in particular to win the Premier League title.
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