Arsenal ready for Tielemans bargain transfer this summer – Paper Round

Tielemans ready for Arsenal move

Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans is keen on a move to Arsenal, or another club with Champions League football next season. The Daily Mail reports that the 25-year-old Belgian international is preparing to move on as his contract is a year from expiring, meaning he can negotiate a free transfer from January next year. Arsenal are keen to strike a bargain deal for him now.

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Paper Round’s view: Tielemans has not been at his best this season, but neither have Leicester City. If Arsenal – or any other suitor – can get hold of him for a reasonable price and without going overboard on wages then they have a potentially brilliant player for less than he would normally cost. The need for Champions League football will focus Arteta’s mind.

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Mbappe visits Madrid

Spanish newspaper Marca reported that Kylian Mbappe sparked speculation after he visited Madrid earlier in the week. The 23-year-old French international forward visited the Spanish capital – and the home of Real Madrid, who are keen on signing the player this summer on a free contract – and he avoided meeting the president of Paris Saint-Germain, who was in town at the same time.

Paper Round’s view: It looks almost inevitable that Mbappe will join Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer, though rumours rumble on of PSG putting together an enormous financial package to persuade him to stay on for a year or two longer. Mbappe holds all the cards and if he is visiting the city even before his move away, his current club should be worried.

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Pepe in, Pepe out at Arsenal

The Mirror claims that Arsenal are considering a bid for Porto’s 25-year-old Brazilian winger Pepe, with various suggestions that he has a release clause of between 50 and 60 million euros. He would be brought in as a replacement for Arsenal’s own Pepe, Nicolas, who has failed to impress since his £72 million move from Lille, and who could be sold for just £25m this summer.

Paper Round’s view: While there is no indication that Arsenal’s Pepe has been anything other than a professional, he has not been able to get much joy at the English club and the time has come for him to move on and try somewhere new. As for Porto’s Pepe, at 25 he needs to move on to a big club and a bigger platform before he becomes too old to be considered.

Read the full story

Rudiger’s huge release clause

The Sun reports on the huge deal that has seen Antonio Rudiger apparently commit to joining Real Madrid this summer. The 29-year-old German international will sign until 2026, and earn £400,000-a-week wages to do so. Beyond that, the player will also have a release clause worth £340m, which will essentially rule him out of a sale on anything but Real’s terms.

Paper Round’s view: Rudiger has improved rapidly over the last couple of years and if he is taking care of his fitness and health, then he should be able to perform at the highest level for a few years yet. But clubs are often burned when they shell out for players who are approaching 30, and if he starts to fall off then Real will be lumbered with a massive liability.

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Arsenal ready for Tielemans bargain transfer this summer – Paper Round

Tielemans ready for Arsenal move

Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans is keen on a move to Arsenal, or another club with Champions League football next season. The Daily Mail reports that the 25-year-old Belgian international is preparing to move on as his contract is a year from expiring, meaning he can negotiate a free transfer from January next year. Arsenal are keen to strike a bargain deal for him now.

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Paper Round’s view: Tielemans has not been at his best this season, but neither have Leicester City. If Arsenal – or any other suitor – can get hold of him for a reasonable price and without going overboard on wages then they have a potentially brilliant player for less than he would normally cost. The need for Champions League football will focus Arteta’s mind.

Read the full story

Mbappe visits Madrid

Spanish newspaper Marca reported that Kylian Mbappe sparked speculation after he visited Madrid earlier in the week. The 23-year-old French international forward visited the Spanish capital – and the home of Real Madrid, who are keen on signing the player this summer on a free contract – and he avoided meeting the president of Paris Saint-Germain, who was in town at the same time.

Paper Round’s view: It looks almost inevitable that Mbappe will join Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer, though rumours rumble on of PSG putting together an enormous financial package to persuade him to stay on for a year or two longer. Mbappe holds all the cards and if he is visiting the city even before his move away, his current club should be worried.

Read the full story

Pepe in, Pepe out at Arsenal

The Mirror claims that Arsenal are considering a bid for Porto’s 25-year-old Brazilian winger Pepe, with various suggestions that he has a release clause of between 50 and 60 million euros. He would be brought in as a replacement for Arsenal’s own Pepe, Nicolas, who has failed to impress since his £72 million move from Lille, and who could be sold for just £25m this summer.

Paper Round’s view: While there is no indication that Arsenal’s Pepe has been anything other than a professional, he has not been able to get much joy at the English club and the time has come for him to move on and try somewhere new. As for Porto’s Pepe, at 25 he needs to move on to a big club and a bigger platform before he becomes too old to be considered.

Read the full story

Rudiger’s huge release clause

The Sun reports on the huge deal that has seen Antonio Rudiger apparently commit to joining Real Madrid this summer. The 29-year-old German international will sign until 2026, and earn £400,000-a-week wages to do so. Beyond that, the player will also have a release clause worth £340m, which will essentially rule him out of a sale on anything but Real’s terms.

Paper Round’s view: Rudiger has improved rapidly over the last couple of years and if he is taking care of his fitness and health, then he should be able to perform at the highest level for a few years yet. But clubs are often burned when they shell out for players who are approaching 30, and if he starts to fall off then Real will be lumbered with a massive liability.

Read the full story

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Arsenal ready for Tielemans bargain transfer this summer – Paper Round

Tielemans ready for Arsenal move

Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans is keen on a move to Arsenal, or another club with Champions League football next season. The Daily Mail reports that the 25-year-old Belgian international is preparing to move on as his contract is a year from expiring, meaning he can negotiate a free transfer from January next year. Arsenal are keen to strike a bargain deal for him now.

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Paper Round’s view: Tielemans has not been at his best this season, but neither have Leicester City. If Arsenal – or any other suitor – can get hold of him for a reasonable price and without going overboard on wages then they have a potentially brilliant player for less than he would normally cost. The need for Champions League football will focus Arteta’s mind.

Read the full story

Mbappe visits Madrid

Spanish newspaper Marca reported that Kylian Mbappe sparked speculation after he visited Madrid earlier in the week. The 23-year-old French international forward visited the Spanish capital – and the home of Real Madrid, who are keen on signing the player this summer on a free contract – and he avoided meeting the president of Paris Saint-Germain, who was in town at the same time.

Paper Round’s view: It looks almost inevitable that Mbappe will join Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer, though rumours rumble on of PSG putting together an enormous financial package to persuade him to stay on for a year or two longer. Mbappe holds all the cards and if he is visiting the city even before his move away, his current club should be worried.

Read the full story

Pepe in, Pepe out at Arsenal

The Mirror claims that Arsenal are considering a bid for Porto’s 25-year-old Brazilian winger Pepe, with various suggestions that he has a release clause of between 50 and 60 million euros. He would be brought in as a replacement for Arsenal’s own Pepe, Nicolas, who has failed to impress since his £72 million move from Lille, and who could be sold for just £25m this summer.

Paper Round’s view: While there is no indication that Arsenal’s Pepe has been anything other than a professional, he has not been able to get much joy at the English club and the time has come for him to move on and try somewhere new. As for Porto’s Pepe, at 25 he needs to move on to a big club and a bigger platform before he becomes too old to be considered.

Read the full story

Rudiger’s huge release clause

The Sun reports on the huge deal that has seen Antonio Rudiger apparently commit to joining Real Madrid this summer. The 29-year-old German international will sign until 2026, and earn £400,000-a-week wages to do so. Beyond that, the player will also have a release clause worth £340m, which will essentially rule him out of a sale on anything but Real’s terms.

Paper Round’s view: Rudiger has improved rapidly over the last couple of years and if he is taking care of his fitness and health, then he should be able to perform at the highest level for a few years yet. But clubs are often burned when they shell out for players who are approaching 30, and if he starts to fall off then Real will be lumbered with a massive liability.

Read the full story

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Arsenal ready for Tielemans bargain transfer this summer – Paper Round

Tielemans ready for Arsenal move

Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans is keen on a move to Arsenal, or another club with Champions League football next season. The Daily Mail reports that the 25-year-old Belgian international is preparing to move on as his contract is a year from expiring, meaning he can negotiate a free transfer from January next year. Arsenal are keen to strike a bargain deal for him now.

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Paper Round’s view: Tielemans has not been at his best this season, but neither have Leicester City. If Arsenal – or any other suitor – can get hold of him for a reasonable price and without going overboard on wages then they have a potentially brilliant player for less than he would normally cost. The need for Champions League football will focus Arteta’s mind.

Read the full story

Mbappe visits Madrid

Spanish newspaper Marca reported that Kylian Mbappe sparked speculation after he visited Madrid earlier in the week. The 23-year-old French international forward visited the Spanish capital – and the home of Real Madrid, who are keen on signing the player this summer on a free contract – and he avoided meeting the president of Paris Saint-Germain, who was in town at the same time.

Paper Round’s view: It looks almost inevitable that Mbappe will join Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer, though rumours rumble on of PSG putting together an enormous financial package to persuade him to stay on for a year or two longer. Mbappe holds all the cards and if he is visiting the city even before his move away, his current club should be worried.

Read the full story

Pepe in, Pepe out at Arsenal

The Mirror claims that Arsenal are considering a bid for Porto’s 25-year-old Brazilian winger Pepe, with various suggestions that he has a release clause of between 50 and 60 million euros. He would be brought in as a replacement for Arsenal’s own Pepe, Nicolas, who has failed to impress since his £72 million move from Lille, and who could be sold for just £25m this summer.

Paper Round’s view: While there is no indication that Arsenal’s Pepe has been anything other than a professional, he has not been able to get much joy at the English club and the time has come for him to move on and try somewhere new. As for Porto’s Pepe, at 25 he needs to move on to a big club and a bigger platform before he becomes too old to be considered.

Read the full story

Rudiger’s huge release clause

The Sun reports on the huge deal that has seen Antonio Rudiger apparently commit to joining Real Madrid this summer. The 29-year-old German international will sign until 2026, and earn £400,000-a-week wages to do so. Beyond that, the player will also have a release clause worth £340m, which will essentially rule him out of a sale on anything but Real’s terms.

Paper Round’s view: Rudiger has improved rapidly over the last couple of years and if he is taking care of his fitness and health, then he should be able to perform at the highest level for a few years yet. But clubs are often burned when they shell out for players who are approaching 30, and if he starts to fall off then Real will be lumbered with a massive liability.

Read the full story

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Arsenal ready for Tielemans bargain transfer this summer – Paper Round

Tielemans ready for Arsenal move

Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans is keen on a move to Arsenal, or another club with Champions League football next season. The Daily Mail reports that the 25-year-old Belgian international is preparing to move on as his contract is a year from expiring, meaning he can negotiate a free transfer from January next year. Arsenal are keen to strike a bargain deal for him now.

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YESTERDAY AT 22:03

Paper Round’s view: Tielemans has not been at his best this season, but neither have Leicester City. If Arsenal – or any other suitor – can get hold of him for a reasonable price and without going overboard on wages then they have a potentially brilliant player for less than he would normally cost. The need for Champions League football will focus Arteta’s mind.

Read the full story

Mbappe visits Madrid

Spanish newspaper Marca reported that Kylian Mbappe sparked speculation after he visited Madrid earlier in the week. The 23-year-old French international forward visited the Spanish capital – and the home of Real Madrid, who are keen on signing the player this summer on a free contract – and he avoided meeting the president of Paris Saint-Germain, who was in town at the same time.

Paper Round’s view: It looks almost inevitable that Mbappe will join Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer, though rumours rumble on of PSG putting together an enormous financial package to persuade him to stay on for a year or two longer. Mbappe holds all the cards and if he is visiting the city even before his move away, his current club should be worried.

Read the full story

Pepe in, Pepe out at Arsenal

The Mirror claims that Arsenal are considering a bid for Porto’s 25-year-old Brazilian winger Pepe, with various suggestions that he has a release clause of between 50 and 60 million euros. He would be brought in as a replacement for Arsenal’s own Pepe, Nicolas, who has failed to impress since his £72 million move from Lille, and who could be sold for just £25m this summer.

Paper Round’s view: While there is no indication that Arsenal’s Pepe has been anything other than a professional, he has not been able to get much joy at the English club and the time has come for him to move on and try somewhere new. As for Porto’s Pepe, at 25 he needs to move on to a big club and a bigger platform before he becomes too old to be considered.

Read the full story

Rudiger’s huge release clause

The Sun reports on the huge deal that has seen Antonio Rudiger apparently commit to joining Real Madrid this summer. The 29-year-old German international will sign until 2026, and earn £400,000-a-week wages to do so. Beyond that, the player will also have a release clause worth £340m, which will essentially rule him out of a sale on anything but Real’s terms.

Paper Round’s view: Rudiger has improved rapidly over the last couple of years and if he is taking care of his fitness and health, then he should be able to perform at the highest level for a few years yet. But clubs are often burned when they shell out for players who are approaching 30, and if he starts to fall off then Real will be lumbered with a massive liability.

Read the full story

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Arteta says Arsenal ‘absolutely adore’ Nketiah after Leeds double

08/05/2022 AT 16:12

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Arteta says Arsenal 'absolutely adore' Nketiah after Leeds double

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal “absolutely adore” Eddie Nketiah after the forward, whose contract expires in the summer, scored both goals in a 2-1 win over Leeds.

Nketiah, 22, has started the last five games for the Gunners after previously struggling for minutes under Arteta.

He has seized his opportunity with two goals against Chelsea, impressive showings in wins over Manchester United and West Ham, and a starring role against Leeds.

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His future, though, is still unclear as he has resisted several attempts by Arsenal to extend his stay, seemingly due to concerns over regular first-team action.

“He is doing what he has done all season,” Arsenal manager Arteta told Sky Sports after the win over Leeds.

“When he’s on the bench, when he’s sitting at home or when he’s on the pitch, this boy doesn’t change, that’s what we absolutely adore him, and he deserves what is happening to him.

“He has the right environment. The right personnel around him and now he is going to get judged for what he does when he is on the pitch and before he didn’t have that context.”

Asked about his recent form, Nketiah said: “Any player wants to be playing and have opportunities, and I’ve worked hard throughout the season to make sure I was ready when I get my chance.

“Credit to my team-mates for helping me play and do well. I am just happy to be in the team and helping the team. It was a big three points, we have been working hard, it’s amazing to get the three points and it moves us closer to our objective.”

Arsenal have now won their last four matches in a row and will secure a top-four finish with victory over north London rivals Tottenham on Thursday.

“We know how big that game is going to be and how decisive that game is going to be,” said Arteta. “We plan the game as always and go there to win.”

Arsenal looked set for a comfortable afternoon after Nketiah’s early double was followed by a red card for Leeds defender Luke Ayling.

However, Leeds hit back as they scored with their first shot on target to ensure a nervy finish at the Emirates.

“We started really well, with the right determination, attitude, quality, we were at them and didn’t allow them to breathe,” said Arteta.

“We generated chance after chance, after the sending off we should have scored the third goal, when you don’t do that they scored with their first shot and then it’s nervy.

“At the end we suffered more than we needed.”

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Arteta says Arsenal 'absolutely adore' Nketiah after Leeds double

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal “absolutely adore” Eddie Nketiah after the forward, whose contract expires in the summer, scored both goals in a 2-1 win over Leeds.

Nketiah, 22, has started the last five games for the Gunners after previously struggling for minutes under Arteta.

He has seized his opportunity with two goals against Chelsea, impressive showings in wins over Manchester United and West Ham, and a starring role against Leeds.

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His future, though, is still unclear as he has resisted several attempts by Arsenal to extend his stay, seemingly due to concerns over regular first-team action.

“He is doing what he has done all season,” Arsenal manager Arteta told Sky Sports after the win over Leeds.

“When he’s on the bench, when he’s sitting at home or when he’s on the pitch, this boy doesn’t change, that’s what we absolutely adore him, and he deserves what is happening to him.

“He has the right environment. The right personnel around him and now he is going to get judged for what he does when he is on the pitch and before he didn’t have that context.”

Asked about his recent form, Nketiah said: “Any player wants to be playing and have opportunities, and I’ve worked hard throughout the season to make sure I was ready when I get my chance.

“Credit to my team-mates for helping me play and do well. I am just happy to be in the team and helping the team. It was a big three points, we have been working hard, it’s amazing to get the three points and it moves us closer to our objective.”

Arsenal have now won their last four matches in a row and will secure a top-four finish with victory over north London rivals Tottenham on Thursday.

“We know how big that game is going to be and how decisive that game is going to be,” said Arteta. “We plan the game as always and go there to win.”

Arsenal looked set for a comfortable afternoon after Nketiah’s early double was followed by a red card for Leeds defender Luke Ayling.

However, Leeds hit back as they scored with their first shot on target to ensure a nervy finish at the Emirates.

“We started really well, with the right determination, attitude, quality, we were at them and didn’t allow them to breathe,” said Arteta.

“We generated chance after chance, after the sending off we should have scored the third goal, when you don’t do that they scored with their first shot and then it’s nervy.

“At the end we suffered more than we needed.”

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Arteta hará limpia

Después de dos temporadas muy difíciles en las que Mikel Arteta (40 años) sentó las bases de su proyecto deportivo en el Arsenal, el entrenador español ha empezado a recoger sus primeros frutos. La clasificación para la próxima Liga de Campeones está al alcance de su mano si gana los últimos cuatro encuentros de la Premier League, donde esta campaña su equipo ha brillado, y por eso, la directiva del Emirates Stadium ha redoblado la apuesta y ha renovado a Arteta hasta 2025.

El Arsenal ha levantado el vuelo gracias a una plantilla liderada por jóvenes talentos como Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard o Gabriel Martinelli. Tres jugadores indiscutibles para Arteta, que cuenta con ellos también para el futuro, como sucede con Emile Smith Rowe, otro prometedor mediocampista ofensivo que ha tenido más dificultades para asentarse en el once pero al que nadie niega su potencial.

Escudo/Bandera Arsenal

Esta apuesta, sin embargo, no se traslada a todas las parcelas del campo, y es en el frente de ataque donde más cambios se verán de cara a la próxima temporada. Tanto Alexandre Lacazette como Eddie Nketiah terminan sus contratos este verano, y tal como demuestran los datos ofrecidos por la Inteligencia Artifical (IA) de Olocip, los dos delanteros han penalizado al equipo ofensivamente.

De hecho, según la misma fuente de datos, Lacazette debería llevar 4,23 goles teniendo en cuenta sus finalizaciones. Su mala campaña se ha traducido en una bajada en su valor de mercado, que en un año ha caído de 30,6 millones de euros a 20,9 millones, o lo que es lo mismo, se ha devaluado un 31,7%.

No es extraño que nuevos delanteros hayan aparecido en el radar de los gunners, y uno de ellos es Alexander Isak. El punta sueco de la Real Sociedad, seguido por Arteta desde hace meses, encajaría muy bien en el Arsenal, según la IA, que prevé la frecuencia de goles y asistencias dentro de 10 meses en la Premier League y que estima que si jugara el 100% de los minutos anotaría alrededor de 17 goles -sin tener en cuenta el balón parado-.

La renovación se extiende a la defensa

La renovación del Arsenal se extiende a la línea defensiva, donde se espera con los brazos abiertos a William Saliba. El central francés ha brillado esta campaña en Marsella, y pese a que le ha costado encontrar su sitio en Londres, sería una incorporación de altura para la zaga gunner, bien custodiada esta campaña por Ben White y Gabriel Magalhaes. Un central, este último, que acumula pretendientes en Europa…

Arteta hará limpia

Después de dos temporadas muy difíciles en las que Mikel Arteta (40 años) sentó las bases de su proyecto deportivo en el Arsenal, el entrenador español ha empezado a recoger sus primeros frutos. La clasificación para la próxima Liga de Campeones está al alcance de su mano si gana los últimos cuatro encuentros de la Premier League, donde esta campaña su equipo ha brillado, y por eso, la directiva del Emirates Stadium ha redoblado la apuesta y ha renovado a Arteta hasta 2025.

El Arsenal ha levantado el vuelo gracias a una plantilla liderada por jóvenes talentos como Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard o Gabriel Martinelli. Tres jugadores indiscutibles para Arteta, que cuenta con ellos también para el futuro, como sucede con Emile Smith Rowe, otro prometedor mediocampista ofensivo que ha tenido más dificultades para asentarse en el once pero al que nadie niega su potencial.

Escudo/Bandera Arsenal

Esta apuesta, sin embargo, no se traslada a todas las parcelas del campo, y es en el frente de ataque donde más cambios se verán de cara a la próxima temporada. Tanto Alexandre Lacazette como Eddie Nketiah terminan sus contratos este verano, y tal como demuestran los datos ofrecidos por la Inteligencia Artifical (IA) de Olocip, los dos delanteros han penalizado al equipo ofensivamente.

De hecho, según la misma fuente de datos, Lacazette debería llevar 4,23 goles teniendo en cuenta sus finalizaciones. Su mala campaña se ha traducido en una bajada en su valor de mercado, que en un año ha caído de 30,6 millones de euros a 20,9 millones, o lo que es lo mismo, se ha devaluado un 31,7%.

No es extraño que nuevos delanteros hayan aparecido en el radar de los gunners, y uno de ellos es Alexander Isak. El punta sueco de la Real Sociedad, seguido por Arteta desde hace meses, encajaría muy bien en el Arsenal, según la IA, que prevé la frecuencia de goles y asistencias dentro de 10 meses en la Premier League y que estima que si jugara el 100% de los minutos anotaría alrededor de 17 goles -sin tener en cuenta el balón parado-.

La renovación se extiende a la defensa

La renovación del Arsenal se extiende a la línea defensiva, donde se espera con los brazos abiertos a William Saliba. El central francés ha brillado esta campaña en Marsella, y pese a que le ha costado encontrar su sitio en Londres, sería una incorporación de altura para la zaga gunner, bien custodiada esta campaña por Ben White y Gabriel Magalhaes. Un central, este último, que acumula pretendientes en Europa…

Arteta hará limpia

Después de dos temporadas muy difíciles en las que Mikel Arteta (40 años) sentó las bases de su proyecto deportivo en el Arsenal, el entrenador español ha empezado a recoger sus primeros frutos. La clasificación para la próxima Liga de Campeones está al alcance de su mano si gana los últimos cuatro encuentros de la Premier League, donde esta campaña su equipo ha brillado, y por eso, la directiva del Emirates Stadium ha redoblado la apuesta y ha renovado a Arteta hasta 2025.

El Arsenal ha levantado el vuelo gracias a una plantilla liderada por jóvenes talentos como Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard o Gabriel Martinelli. Tres jugadores indiscutibles para Arteta, que cuenta con ellos también para el futuro, como sucede con Emile Smith Rowe, otro prometedor mediocampista ofensivo que ha tenido más dificultades para asentarse en el once pero al que nadie niega su potencial.

Escudo/Bandera Arsenal

Esta apuesta, sin embargo, no se traslada a todas las parcelas del campo, y es en el frente de ataque donde más cambios se verán de cara a la próxima temporada. Tanto Alexandre Lacazette como Eddie Nketiah terminan sus contratos este verano, y tal como demuestran los datos ofrecidos por la Inteligencia Artifical (IA) de Olocip, los dos delanteros han penalizado al equipo ofensivamente.

De hecho, según la misma fuente de datos, Lacazette debería llevar 4,23 goles teniendo en cuenta sus finalizaciones. Su mala campaña se ha traducido en una bajada en su valor de mercado, que en un año ha caído de 30,6 millones de euros a 20,9 millones, o lo que es lo mismo, se ha devaluado un 31,7%.

No es extraño que nuevos delanteros hayan aparecido en el radar de los gunners, y uno de ellos es Alexander Isak. El punta sueco de la Real Sociedad, seguido por Arteta desde hace meses, encajaría muy bien en el Arsenal, según la IA, que prevé la frecuencia de goles y asistencias dentro de 10 meses en la Premier League y que estima que si jugara el 100% de los minutos anotaría alrededor de 17 goles -sin tener en cuenta el balón parado-.

La renovación se extiende a la defensa

La renovación del Arsenal se extiende a la línea defensiva, donde se espera con los brazos abiertos a William Saliba. El central francés ha brillado esta campaña en Marsella, y pese a que le ha costado encontrar su sitio en Londres, sería una incorporación de altura para la zaga gunner, bien custodiada esta campaña por Ben White y Gabriel Magalhaes. Un central, este último, que acumula pretendientes en Europa…