Wednesday morning done deal: Arsenal completed the signing of 23yr old Brazilian midfielder this morning, paperwork done last night as player set to bench Kai Havertz
Brazilian midfielder is reportedly a target for Arsenal during the summer transfer window. Mikel Arteta’s side have already splashed over £200million this summer to sign Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber and Declan Rice as the Spaniard looks to close the gap on current Premier League champions Manchester City.
Reports have stated that the Gunners are looking to sign another midfielder, a new right-back and goalkeeper before the transfer window closes. Arsenal are currently focused on selling a number of fringe players to raise funds for further investment in new signings.
Arteta was asked about the state of his squad ahead of the Gunners’ FA Community Shield clash against Manchester City on Sunday, to which he responded: “We are in the process. We are working on a few things and we have to make a few decisions.
“There’s still time. We are very happy with the squad, that’s for sure.”
Arsenal submitted a £23million proposal to sign Brentford goalkeeper David Raya on Thursday evening – with the Spaniard wanting to secure a move to the Emirates Stadium. Whilst Brentford are expected to reject this offer, an agreement is said to be likely with Arteta pushing to complete his fourth deal of the summer.
Meanwhile, it seems that the Gunners have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Bitello following Gremio president Antonio Brum’s latest comments on the Brazilian’s future. “We received numerous queries for Bitello, but the new official proposal has none,” Brum told Trivela, via Evening Standard.
“We know that it may end up arriving this window extension time that we have. I can’t guarantee that he won’t leave or stay until the end of the year, that depends a lot on what kind of proposal will arrive, what type will arrive and what values can reach.”
Gunners sporting director Edu Gaspar has reportedly scouted the 23-year-old as the Gunners continue their aggressive summer recruitment drive. According to 90min, Arsenal are confident of securing a deal to sign Bitello this summer.
