Arsenal are set to have a busy summer on the transfer front as Mikel Arteta and Andrea Berta look to strengthen their squad.
Ian Wright and Chris Sutton have both said that recruitment has been a major issue at Arsenal over the past 12 months.
However, Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta has already set about putting things right.
On Saturday, sources confirmed to TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey that Arsenal had reached agreement with Zubimendi.
Now, it has been reported that the Gunners are considering a move for an £80million attacker who they feel would help Bukayo Saka become even better.
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Arsenal feel Jamie Gittens could help take Bukayo Saka to the next level
Arsenal are one of several clubs who are interested in Borussia Dortmund star Jamie Gittens.
Bailey previously confirmed that the Gunners are keen on Gittens, along with Premier League rivals Chelsea.
Now, GiveMeSport have reported that Arsenal are intensifying their interest in Gittens as they feel he could help bring the best out of Saka.
The report claims Arsenal want to bring in a premium left-sided attacker as they look to relieve Saka of pressure in the final third of the pitch.
Arsenal are said to be looking for upgrades on Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard on the left wing, and the £80million-rated Gittens is in their sights.
An upgrade on the left would ‘enable Saka to play with more freedom instead of having opponents putting more emphasis on stopping him in his tracks’, added the report.
It has been reported that Arsenal are also keeping tabs on Nico Williams and Rafael Leao.
What Jamie Gittens could bring to Arsenal
Gittens would be a high-quality and versatile option for Mikel Arteta’s side.
He is a right-footed winger who can feature on both flanks and has been plying his trade mostly on the left of late.
Gittens is a strong dribbler who isn’t afraid to challenge opponents with his aggressive ball-carrying and likes to cut inside on his stronger right foot.
Gittens’ style of play has also been compared to that of Nico Williams, along with that of Mohamed Salah and Jack Grealish, as per Football Talent Scout.
Karen Carney recently said of Gittens on TNT Sports: “He’s got the X-factor.
“He can do things like the guy next to me, Joe Cole, can do that other people can’t. Magic feet, quick feet, and can finish.”
Meanwhile, Cole said: “He’s a real talent.”
