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Arsenal’s Priorities Amid Gabriel Jesus’s ACL Injury: A New Striker and Midfield Reinforcements
The news of Gabriel Jesus’s ACL injury has cast a shadow over Arsenal’s season, but it has also accelerated their plans to bring in new talent to bolster their squad. As revealed yesterday, a new striker is Arsenal’s top priority this month, with Real Sociedad’s Martin Ziu reportedly close to joining in the summer.
The 25-year-old Ziu has a release clause of €51 million, but a compromise has been reached to allow him to join in the summer. This deal would be a coup for Arsenal, considering their failed bid to sign Zubimag Medina, who ultimately declined their offer to join in the summer.
Arsenal’s interest in Ziu is not the only significant transfer development, as they are also hard at work to secure the signing of midfielder Mauro Marino from Real Sociedad. The 24-year-old has a €60 million release clause, but Arsenal might be willing to pay a little more to secure his services.
The transfer of Marino could have significant implications for the futures of Thomas Partey and Georginio Rutter, with neither player’s contracts set to expire at the end of the season. While no final decisions have been made, the arrival of Marino could see one or both players reassigned to new positions.
Arsenal’s transfer strategy is also evident in their pursuit of players who have played under their manager, Mikel Arteta, during his time at Real Sociedad. Etta’s affinity for his former charges is clear, as he is also keen to reunite with former Sociedad midfielder Marino.
However, Arsenal fans will be disappointed to learn that the club has little chance of signing Alexander Isak, the Newcastle United striker who has experience playing under Arteta.
The situations of Partey and Rutter will be closely monitored in the coming weeks, with Fluminense reportedly interested in the latter, and a potential move to the Brazilian side in the summer or this month. As Arsenal seek to rebuild and regroup, only time will tell what moves they will make to strengthen their squad and secure a brighter future.