Arsenal is anticipating the upcoming summer transfer window as their impressive 2022–23 season comes to an end.
When their title defence took a wild turn in April and Manchester City pounced on their errors, Mikel Arteta’s team fell just short of the finish line.
The Gunners have qualified for the Champions League next season and secured their highest league finish since 2016, despite the agony of coming so close to winning their first league championship since 2004.
In order to strengthen their few exposed weaknesses this season, the Spaniard is reportedly prepared to be active in the transfer window.
Erling Haaland has been the Premier League’s talisman this year, propelling Arsenal’s rivals to a potentially treble-winning season, which only emphasises the gap between the top two teams in the league.
According to reports, Arteta may be able to counter Pep Guardiola’s forward with one of Europe’s top players who plays for the Emirates.
What’s new regarding Lautaro Martinez’s transfer to Arsenal?
Arsenal is reportedly interested in Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez, according to a report from InterLive that was passed along by SportWitness.
The article focuses on the Gunners’ rumoured £200 million transfer budget this summer, implying that the club “could do everything” to sign the talisman and pull off a “blitz” to sign the forward.
What could Arsenal gain from Lautaro Martinez?
The Argentine forward, once praised as a “animal” by his national team coach Lionel Scaloni, has contributed to 25 goals in Serie A this season, scoring 20 and providing five assists, according to FBref.
The dynamic frontman could be the striker to lead Arsenal to greater heights the following season and serve as a worthy replacement for Gabriel Jesus, who isn’t particularly renowned for his prolific scoring prowess.
Football Sampdoria vs. Inter Milan, Serie A, February 13, 2023, Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris, Genoa, Italy Lautaro Martinez of Inter Milan in action Jennifer Lorenzini for Reuters
Although the Brazilian is well-liked in north London, Arteta’s team hasn’t been able to consistently rely on him since he joined from City last summer.
The 26-year-old was replaced by Haaland after the defending champions dropped the 26-year-old, and the outcome completely eliminated the Gunners from contention.
With an average of 0.58 non-penalty goals per 90 minutes over the previous year, Inter’s £184k per week striker ranks in the top 9% of forwards in the top five leagues in Europe. According to FBref, Arsenal’s No. 9 has averaged 0.36 per 90, demonstrating the difference in quality between the two.
The 25-year-old helped propel his team to the Champions League final last week after scoring three goals and providing three assists during the competition. Argentina superstar Lionel Messi has praised Martinez as “spectacular” and has expressed his admiration for him.
A striker who has consistently excelled across the continent could prove crucial for Arsenal’s expedition to return as an elite figure in world football, and in Martinez, they may just find that. Arsenal is ready to compete with the best.
FootballTransfers estimates the forward’s value at €81.6 million (£70 million), so Arsenal manager Edu Gaspar will have to be ready to spend big to entice the forward away from Inter.
