{"id":511,"date":"2026-03-29T07:34:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T07:34:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=511"},"modified":"2026-03-29T07:34:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T07:34:47","slug":"arsenal-news-striker-set-for-huge-new-offer-as-summer-transfer-priority-identified","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=511","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal news: Striker set for huge new offer as summer transfer priority identified"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_565dd1\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">Arsenal&#8217;s transfer priority this summer has been discussed at length<\/h2>\n<p><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36934492\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal and Andrea Berta, Sporting Director of Arsenal, celebrate after the UEFA Champions League 2024\/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Arsenal FC and Real Madrid C.F. at Arsenal Stadium on April 08, 2025\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36934492.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_GettyImages-2209253769.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36934492.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_GettyImages-2209253769.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36934492.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_GettyImages-2209253769.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36934492.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_GettyImages-2209253769.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Mikel Arteta and Andrea Berta are expected to be active in the transfer window\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Mikel Arteta and Andrea Berta are expected to be active in the transfer window<cite aria-label=\"Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Speculation is already revolving around Arsenal<!-- -->\u2019s transfer<!-- --> activity this summer despite plenty more football still to be played this season. The Gunners are awaiting the end of the current international break, with several players <!-- -->away with their nations, before facing <!-- -->Southampton in the <!-- -->FA Cup quarter-finals on April 4.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The break came at an opportune moment to reflect on and bounce back from their dismal 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final &#8211; arguably their most significant loss of the season so far.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">However, Mikel Arteta\u2019s side are still top of the Premier League table, which they lead by nine points. They also have a Champions League quarter-final tie against Sporting CP to look forward to in the coming weeks, for which they are the favourites to win.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Now, <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Mirror Football<\/strong> takes a look at two of the latest stories involving the north London club.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">FOLLOW OUR ARSENAL FB PAGE!<\/strong><a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mirrorfootballarsenal#\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"> <\/strong><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><u>Latest Gunners news and more on our dedicated Facebook page<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"HeadingThree_heading-three__PBHLs  __className_a29933\">Carragher outlines transfer priority<\/h3>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Jamie Carragher believes signing a superstar attacker should be Arsenal\u2019s priority in the summer transfer window. The Gunners have been criticised this season for their lack of creativity in the final third, exacerbated by key players like Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka failing to meet the lofty expectations they had previously set.<\/p>\n<p><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_7e1458\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\">&#8216;I never wanted to leave Arsenal \u2013 but manager&#8217;s broken promise meant I had no choice&#8217;<\/span><\/span><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_7e1458\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\">Arsenal star Viktor Gyokeres called out by opposition boss on international duty<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Saka, Arteta\u2019s best attacker, has managed just nine goals in all competitions so far. And pundit Carragher thinks they will need to bring in a talisman in the mould of Mohamed Salah this summer, claiming that the forward line &#8220;hasn\u2019t clicked&#8221; at all this season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Carragher explained when analysing Arteta&#8217;s side on The Overlap: &#8220;I don\u2019t think it will affect the league because Arsenal have got such a big gap. But my thing with Arsenal now \u2013 and you could probably say this with every team in the Premier League \u2013 is there\u2019s not enough special players.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36014172\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36014172\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.37\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bukayo Saka of Arsenal touches his head against Newcastle\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36014172.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Newcastle-United-v-Arsenal-Premier-League-Football-St-James-Park-Newcastle-UK-28-Sep-2025.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36014172.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Newcastle-United-v-Arsenal-Premier-League-Football-St-James-Park-Newcastle-UK-28-Sep-2025.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36014172.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Newcastle-United-v-Arsenal-Premier-League-Football-St-James-Park-Newcastle-UK-28-Sep-2025.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36014172.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Newcastle-United-v-Arsenal-Premier-League-Football-St-James-Park-Newcastle-UK-28-Sep-2025.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Arsenal's forwards have been underwhelming this season\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Arsenal&#8217;s forwards have been underwhelming this season<cite aria-label=\"Image: Richard Lee\/Shutterstock\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Richard Lee\/Shutterstock)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Arsenal are the best team in the league and have an amazing record but I still look at the attack and think it\u2019s only okay. There\u2019s no star player and sometimes you need that player when you\u2019re not playing well, like they weren&#8217;t in the cup final.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;I don\u2019t think Arsenal have enough special players in attack and that would worry me a bit for the Champions League. I thought two years ago that (Bukayo) Saka and (Martin) Odegaard were going to be the real deal and be like (Mohamed) Salah and (Kevin) De Bruyne. They were nearly there.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Arsenal are probably going to win the league but if they do I don\u2019t think any of the attacking players will think they\u2019ve had an amazing season. It\u2019s just not clicked.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"HeadingThree_heading-three__PBHLs  __className_a29933\">Julian Alvarez set to receive offer<\/h3>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36867329\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36867329\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Julian Alvarez of Atletico de Madrid celebrates scoring his team's fifth goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025\/26 Round of 16 First Leg match between Atletico de Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36867329.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_GettyImages-2265842149.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36867329.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/1_GettyImages-2265842149.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36867329.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/1_GettyImages-2265842149.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36867329.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_GettyImages-2265842149.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Arsenal are interested in Julian Alvarez of Atletico de Madrid \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Arsenal are interested in Julian Alvarez of Atletico de Madrid <cite aria-label=\"Image: Getty\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Getty)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Arsenal target Julian Alvarez is reportedly set to receive a bumper contract offer from Atletico Madrid in an effort to keep him at the club. The Argentine forward, 26, has been linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium in recent weeks ahead of the summer window.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Arteta is understood to be a long-term admirer of the former Manchester City forward, having been in the market for a potential move before he joined Atletico in 2024. Gunners sporting director Andrea Berta was in fact the man who signed Alvarez for Atletico, prior to his own north London move.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Barcelona and Chelsea have also been mentioned as potential destinations for Alvarez. But the striker, who has scored 17 goals this season, could be tempted to remain with the La Liga side as Atletico are prepared to make him one of their highest earners.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"Mundo DeportivoLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mundodeportivo.com\/futbol\/atletico-madrid\/20260326\/1004159868\/atletico-contrataca-oferton-julian-interes-barca.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Sports World<\/a> claim Atletico are ready to meet Alvarez&#8217;s financial demands after initially stalling, with a proposed salary of around \u20ac10million (\u00a38m) per year &#8211; an increase on the \u20ac7m (\u00a36m) he currently earns. The Colchoneros are reportedly confident he will commit his long\u2011term future to the club, a decision that would make it far harder for Arsenal to tempt him away.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The 2022 World Cup winner is under contract until 2030 and has a \u20ac500m (\u00a3432m) release clause, well above the \u20ac100m Barca are believed to be willing to offer. 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