Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes that a high-earning Man united player would fit right into his first team at the Emirates, according to a report, with sporting director Andrea Berta and co now planning to open transfer talks.
Berta considering deal for Saka alternative at Arsenal
While Berta's "top priority" is agreeing a contract extension with star winger Bukayo Saka, as per Fabrizio Romano, it has also been reported that the 53-year-old is considering the possibility of bringing in an alternative to the Englishman this summer
Saka was a sore miss during his lengthy lay-off due to a hamstring injury, with the €195,000 per week star finally returning to action this week in Arsenal's 2-1 win over Fulham - scoring their second and playing a crucial role as Arteta's side grabbed all three points.
| Arsenal's next five Premier League games | Date |
| Everton (away) | April 5th |
| Brentford (home) | April 12th |
| Ipswich Town (away) | April 20th |
| Crystal Palace (home) | TBD |
| Bournemouth (home) | May 3rd |
His absence seriously debilitated Arteta, who watched on from the sidelines as Liverpool eventually seized a huge gap at the top of the premier league table, with Arne Slot's side now looking certain to win this year's domestic crown.
According to GiveMeSport, Berta is pounding the transfer of Saka stand in who can provide a real quality and an attacking threat when the 23-year-old is unavailable - as Arsenal look to avoid being left short again in another title challenge next term.
We've already seen Arsenal repeatedly linked with a move for athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams this week, who's capable of playing both on the left and right, while some reports believe Berta could land versatile Wolves forward Matheus cunhaBerta could land versatile Wolves forward Matheus Cunha.