Many reports are circling claiming that we have deals in place, but for me, nothing is concrete until it is announced.
Granit Xhaka has long-been linked with a switch to Arsenal this summer, with personal terms already said to have been agreed. Latest speculation claims we are not willing to meet the asking price of the midfielder, which is supposedly delaying the deal.
Mkhitaryan is another who has been linked with the move since apparently sending family members to look at properties in London, and is now believed to be closing on his desired move. Arsenal are claimed to have held positive talks with his agent Mino Raiola, and the clubs are now working on a deal.
Saponara is a new name to come under the supposed watchful eye of Arsenal, with the Empoli midfielder also attracting interest from Juventus. The 24 year-old is said to be valued at £11.5 Million, but I cant imagine both him and Mkhitaryan could be coming in…
One legend who I believe every Arsenal fan would like to see join our beloved club is Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The Swedish superstar is out of contract currently, and is linked with a huge number of destinations. His girlfriend is now said to be key in his decision-making, and she has her heart set on moving to a ‘major city’, ruling out Manchester as a possible destination.
I hope we have at least made him an offer, otherwise he is likely to jet off to the MLS…
Are we looking likely to miss out on Xhaka because we are playing hard-ball? If we continue to barter too much this summer, we are likely to miss out on a number of key targets…