Arsenal ‘influential figures’ in ‘disagreement’ with Andrea Berta over ‘unconvincing’ £62.5m PL star
Arsenal’s new sporting director Andrea Berta has reportedly had a ‘disagreement’ with other ‘influential figures’ at the club over one potential signing.
Former Atletico Madrid chief Berta has been appointed to replace Edu at Arsenal and preparations are likely already underway for this summer’s transfer window.
The Gunners need to be busy during this summer’s transfer window as they are set to finish second in the Premier League for the third consecutive season.
Injuries have marred Arsenal this season, but they have been pretty toothless in attack and are crying out for upgrades in forward positions.
Arsenal’s priority will be to sign a new No.9 with RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, Napoli’s Victor Osimhen and Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres mooted as targets as the three strikers battle to be this year’s top scorer in Europe.
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The Gunners are also interested in Wolves standout Matheus Cunha amid the former Atletico Madrid star’s links with Berta.
Cunha – who has a £62.5m release clause in his contract – is not a natural No.9, but the versatile forward has shone for Premier League strugglers Wolves and features in our team of the season. He has 15 goals and four assists in his 29 appearances this term in all competitions.
A report from GiveMeSport claims Arsenal ‘influential figures disagree with Berta’ over Cunha, with some club chiefs ‘not convinced’ that he is the ‘right fit’.
Therefore, Arsenal ‘may opt against attempting to lure’ Cunha to the Emirates this summer, with Berta ‘unsure he fits the bill’.
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The report explains:
‘Arsenal are divided over making a summer move to land Cunha, according to GMS sources, and that could result in members of the recruitment department turning their attentions towards alternative targets instead of testing the resolve of domestic counterparts Wolves in the coming months.
‘Berta wants to acquire a more traditional striker as well as a left-sided attacker who has a strong defensive work ethic and, having studied Cunha’s performances in a Wolves shirt, there are doubts over whether he fits the bill as they continue seeking upgrades.
Arsenal are admirers of Cunha’s versatility as he is capable of making an impact centrally or on the flank, but GMS sources have learned that there are no guarantees that the north Londoners will up the ante in their pursuit by lodging a formal offer as preparations are made for the 2025/26 campaign.
‘GMS sources have been told that Arsenal are planning to continue keeping tabs on Cunha as they want to see whether there are signs of him being able to diversify his game and improve his involvement out of possession before they make a final decision on whether to offer a route out of Wolves.’
