Arsenal poised to compete with Man United and Spurs for £16.8m transfer, with Mikel Arteta issuing a warning.
Arsenal News and Transfer Rumours Ahead of Premier League Clash with Manchester United
Arsenal are gearing up for their Premier League match against Manchester United this Sunday, aiming to bounce back after drawing with West Ham and Nottingham Forest.
The Gunners will be riding high after their 7-1 thrashing of PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Mikel Arteta’s side put on a dominant performance at Old Trafford, with Martin Ødegaard scoring twice, while Jurrien Timber, Ethan Nwaneri, Mikel Merino, Leandro Trossard, and Riccardo Calafiori all found the back of the net in Eindhoven.
If Arsenal are to mount a serious title challenge, they will need to replicate such impressive displays in their remaining 11 Premier League matches. Currently sitting 13 points behind leaders Liverpool, the Gunners have a game in hand and still hold a slim hope of securing the top spot this season.
In transfer news, Arsenal are set to compete with Manchester United and Tottenham for Fenerbahce’s 19-year-old defender, Yusuf Akcicek, according to CaughtOffside. The young talent has made a name for himself in the Super Lig, having featured 14 times this season, though he was substituted at half-time during Fenerbahce’s 3-1 loss to Rangers on Thursday.
Despite that setback, Akcicek’s rapid rise has caught the attention of several top clubs, and he could be available for around £16.8 million.
HulkPredicts believes that while Akcicek may have potential and could enjoy a successful career, another centre-back is the last thing Arsenal need at the moment. While the Gunners could view him as a long-term investment, it may not be the best use of their budget. Instead, they should prioritize strengthening their attack.
It would make more sense for Arsenal to spend the £16.8 million on securing a forward, such as Alexander Isak or Benjamin Sesko, even if it’s just to outbid a rival for their signature.
