Anything can happen on the last day of the transfer window. It’s a great classic, and Arsenal demonstrates it again. Yesterday, we learned of the long unavailability of Mikel Merino, an essential pawn in Mikel Arteta’s system, due to his ability to play in midfield and as a false number 9. The Spanish midfielder will therefore be missed by his team, which runs several hares at once and which wants to rely on exceptional bench depth.
Therefore, the management of the London club has decided to take action, while the transfer window closes its doors at 8 p.m. this evening in England (in France, Italy and Germany also, at 11:59 p.m. in Spain). According to Sky GermanyArsenal thus approached Newcastle to find an agreement regarding Sandro Tonali!
Hard to convince Newcastle
Not an easy task since he is a major player for the Magpies. Established 21 times this season in the Premier League, the 25-year-old midfielder is linked until 2029 with Newcastle, with an option for 2030. But he has never hidden that he would not stay forever in the north of England. His name is frequently mentioned in the Italian media, for a return to Serie A with Juventus in particular.
Arsenal would like to step into the breach and convince the player to change scenery, joining London rather than Italy. But to persuade Newcastle, it will be a different story. The first approach was repelled by Newcastle. It remains to be seen whether Arsenal is ready to send an offer worthy of the name to snatch the player away from the Magpies’ dismal season (10th in the Premier League).
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