Fabrizio Romano says the top-paid and big-name player, and one Arsenal have apparently discussed signing, could make a “miracle” late move.
Arsenal are still looking for a new striker towards the end of the window
After Eddie Nketiah's 30 million move to Crystal Palace, reported by reliable media sources, including Romano and David Ornstein, it is believed that the Gunners are looking at the market for a new striker.
Arsenal have just completed the signing of midfielder Mikel Merino in a £32 million deal from Real Sociedad, following weeks of negotiations to get the deal over the line, but sporting director Edu Gaspar and the recruitment team may not be done with the Spaniard.
Mikel Arteta has strengthened his left-back with the addition of Merino, who provides big-game experience, fitness and a towering 6-metre presence to the manager's ranks, and Arteta has expressed his delight at the 28-year-old's arrival. .
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Mikel Merino's all-time stats for Real Sociedad in all competitions |
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Appearance |
242 |
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Goals |
27 |
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It helps |
30 |
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Yellow cards |
56 |
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Red cards |
2 |
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Minutes played |
19,449 |
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with Transfermarkt |
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“Mikel is a player who will bring us a high level with his experience and flexibility,” said Arteta on Merino's arrival.
“He has played at the top of the game both at club and international level for a few seasons now. Mikel will make our team very strong, with his technical ability, as well as his strong and direct demeanor and personality.
“As we all saw in the summer, Mikel also won, with his good performance at the Euros helping Spain to win the tournament. We are happy to welcome Mikel and his family to the club and we are excited to start working with him.”
After Merino, and the deal for Nketiah to join Palace, next on Arsenal's agenda could be a new striker. Edu also looked at other ways to support Bukayo Saka this summer, according to various reports, and it's something they're apparently still pursuing.
They have been linked with an interesting option recently – Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman. According to reliable reporter Ben Jacobs of GiveMeSport, Arsenal and Spurs officials have discussed signing Coman towards the end of the window, with Romano providing an update on the £276,000-a-week winger's future.
Coman could surprise Bayern's late exit amid Arsenal's interest
Speaking on his YouTube channel, the respected journalist says Coman could make a “surprise” late exit from Bayern amid reported interest from Arsenal.
“A player to watch in the last 24 hours, 48, 56 or whatever. In the last days it is Kingsley Coman because the interest in Coman is still there,” Romano said. “There is a lot of interest from the Premier League teams, from Barcelona. Barca are considering Coman and Federico Chiesa.
“Kingsley Coman has many opportunities in England as well. So he will be one to watch for the last days because it is still expected that Coman will leave Bayern. Coman may be surprised. “
There are suggestions that the Frenchman could command a fee of up to £42 million to land at the Allianz Arena, but it is unclear how much Arsenal would be willing to pay if they decide to move.
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