Arsenal’s incoming sporting director, Andrea Berta, is a huge fan of a "magic" midfielder he knows very well who is on the Gunners' transfer radar, according to a report.
Berta set to join the Gunners
Finding a replacement for Edu has proven to be a long process, but the Gunners appear to have finally got their man, with Berta expected to make a move to the Emirates Stadium, despite interest from elsewhere.
Fabrizio Romano has revealed AC Milan were very keen on hijacking the deal, holding three meetings to persuade the 53-year-old to move to the San Siro, but north London was always his favoured destination.has revealed AC Milan were very keen on hijacking the deal, holding three meetings to persuade the 53-year-old to move to the San Siro, but north London was always his favoured destination.
The Italian has plans to take Mikel Artete's project to the next level, and one of his first tasks in the summer transfer window will be to sign a new striker, with a number of targets being identified
Newcastle United's Alexander Isak is the dream signing for the north Londoners, with RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko also near the top of the list, but striker is not the only position in which they are keen to strengthen.
Berta is also planning to overhaul Arsenal's midfield, and a report from The Boot Room has revealed he is a big fan of Atletico Madrid's Pablo Barrios, as a result of their time working together in La Liga.