Gremio has acknowledged the interest that has grown in their player Bitello, a Brazilian playmaker, from Arsenal.
By spending more than £200 million on Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber, and Declan Rice in order to bolster their team for the upcoming season, Mikel Arteta and Edu have already surpassed expectations this window.
The summer window still has plenty of time for extra reinforcements to be added, and Arteta told Sky Sports that the activity might not be finished:
In the upcoming weeks, he continued, “we will have to observe how things progress. “We will be vigilant; there is still time to act; clearly, there is time for exits as well. Things will move, I’m convinced of it.
Is Bitello a new Arsenal player?
Sport Witness published rumours from Brazil earlier this month claiming that Arsenal sent scouts to watch Gremio midfielder Bitello.
According to the report, the 23-year-old’s Brazilian club would demand a bid of at least €10 million (£8.5 million).
Yesterday, the Evening Standard transmitted a report from Brazil that stated the following: “Gremio president has confirmed there are clubs interested in the playmaker.”
Many people are observing Bitello, but no proposal has been made.
Just who is Bitello?
The Brazilian, who was up in Formosa do Oeste, first gained notoriety at Gremio, where he has since drawn interest from a number of clubs.
The 23-year-old can play in deep or attacking midfield and can even be used on the right flank, demonstrating his versatility in placement.
characterised as “press resistant” by football.With his ability to be a threat both in possession and in the final third, London journalist Aaron Catterson-Reid, a dynamic midfielder, might be an interesting possibility in north London.
Such assertions are corroborated by his Serie A statistics from Brazil, where his propensity for possession was demonstrated by his average of 2.55 progressive carries and 1.35 successful take-ons per 90, according to FBref.
Averaging an incredible 2.07 critical passes and 5.65 progressive passes per 90, the playmaker’s statistics from this season further demonstrate his skill at moving the ball.
The 23-year-old, who Catterson-Reid further praises for possessing “electric pace,” is a livewire in Gremio’s midfield, as evidenced by his insane average of drawing 3.42 fouls per 90 to demonstrate the annoyance he gives the opposition.
While bringing Bitello to the Emirates could be a wise move in terms of bolstering the team’s depth, Emile Smith Rowe, an Arsenal star who has found himself moving up and down the hierarchy, may find the acquisition of the “unique” Brazilian, as described by analyst Ben Mattinson, as a concerning development.
In addition to Arteta choosing to play players like Fabio Vieira over the 22-year-old, Jorginho’s arrival in January confirmed that the Englishman’s position in midfield was not yet fixed.
Despite having an impression in the 2021–2022 season, when he scored ten Premier League goals in 33 appearances, Smith Rowe, a player who issues with injuries himself, did not start any games for the Gunners last year.
A potential setback for the England U23 international would be the addition of another offensive midfielder, which would make it more difficult for the Londoners to regain a spot in the starting lineup.
Nevertheless, Arsenal will need depth this summer because the campaign will feature Champions League play.
