Arsenal will look to Barcelona to bolster Mikel Arteta’s squad ahead of the January transfer window.
Arsenal are reportedly planning to make another move for Barcelona star Sergi Roberto. The versatile midfielder is out of contract in 2024 and is considering his future at the Nou Camp.
He is set to hold talks with the La Liga giants before deciding
Whether he is ready to quit for north London.
Sport claim that Arsenal were interest before and are weighing up a surprise move for 31-year-old Roberto,
Who could become a valuable addition due to his ability to play in multiple positions and experience. .
He has captained Barcelona on several occasions this season but his future under Xavi is not guarantee
And he is said to be viewing the Premier League as an ideal next destination should he leave the Spanish giants.
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Barcelona do have an option to extend Roberto’s contract by a further year, but it remains to be see whether they exercise that clause.
He has made just five league appearances this season, three from the start,
Having had to compete with the likes of Gavi, Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Ilkay Gundogan and Oriol Romeu this season.
It would not be the first time that Arteta has attempted to bring Roberto to Arsenal,
Having been on their shopping list last year.
On Monday, January 1, they are able to talk to him regarding a pre-contract as his deal is set to expire at the end of the season.
Roberto has spent his entire career at Barcelona after coming through the club’s academy,
But they could be prepare to part ways with the midfielder as a result of their financial issues in recent years.
Arsenal have hampered by injuries to midfielders Thomas Partey and Fabio Vieira over the past few weeks. Roberto arriving to provide extra cover in the middle of the pitch for free could solve some issues for Mikel Arteta, while the Spaniard can also play at full-back.
