Arsenal fans are hoping for a few big signings in the summer transfer window.
The Gunners have missed out on the Premier League title for the third season in a row, and Mikel Arteta has admitted that it has been really painful.
The North Londoners will want to get over the line next season, but to do that, they will need to bring in some top-class players this summer.
All eyes are on big names like Alexander Isak and Martin Zubimendi, but the Gunners are now set to make an offer to sign a player who just suffered relegation.
Mikel Arteta green-lights Arsenal’s move for Bilal El Khannouss
Bilal El Khannouss was one of the shining lights in what was an otherwise dismal season for Leicester City.
The 20-year-old Morocco international directly contributed to nine goals for the Foxes, and his performances have not gone unnoticed.
Arsenal have been linked with a move to sign El Khannouss this summer, while reports have claimed that Newcastle United are also interested in El Khannouss.
The talented attacker is very likely to leave Leicester following their relegation, and GiveMeSport have now claimed that Arteta has ‘approved’ this move.
It has been revealed that key figures at Arsenal recommended El Khannouss, and the Gunners boss has now given the ‘go-ahead’ to get the deal done.
The report says that Arsenal could table a £22 million bid in the coming weeks to test Leicester City’s resolve.
They believe that El Khannouss could be a ‘smart gamble with major upside’ because he can not just have an immediate impact but can also be a long-term asset.
What Arsenal still want to discover about El Khannouss
El Khannouss’ quality on the pitch has caught Arsenal’s eye, but just that will not be enough.
Arteta always dives deep to know everything about a player before he signs him, and it will be no different with the Leicester City man.
The report claims that ‘Arsenal are keen to discover more about whether El Khannouss’ ambition means he is prepared to embark on a fresh challenge in north London, while it is important for them to find out about his personality before heading to Leicester with a formal offer’.
It has been further claimed that Arteta is well aware of the Moroccan’s profile and is fully supportive of the idea of bringing him to the Emirates this summer.
El Khannouss, who can play as a number 10 as well as in a box-to-box role, has been compared to Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne and Manchester United’s Christian Eriksen by Football Talent Scout.
