Arsenal recruitment team have been praised amid reports they’re chasing a very in-form player for manager Mikel Arteta.
The north Londoners return to action against Brentford this afternoon as they attempt to fight both Man City and Liverpool for their first Premier League title in 20 years.
In the background, though, sporting director Edu is reportedly busy identifying targets ahead of the looming January transfer window. The winter market could prove crucial for Arsenal who appear short in key areas – namely centre-midfield and in the number nine position.
Thomas Partey has been really struggling with injury so far this season,
While both Jorginho and Mohamed Elneny out of contract in 2024.
The time could be now for Edu to seal the signing of a new man to potentially complement club-record signing Declan Rice,
With reports suggesting that they have their eyes on a few big names.
Arsenal Management finding gems for the club
Fluminense starlet Andre is a target for Arsenal in that regard, while it’s rumored that Arteta is a fan of Aston Villa star Douglas Luiz.
Arteta is reportedly keen to sign Luiz amid his hunt for a new midfielder,
And reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano has even called him a “dream” target for Arsenal.
“The dream target for Arsenal in midfield is Douglas Luiz,” he said (via Caught Offside).
“It’s a complicated deal, though… he’s Arsenal’s dream target – they see him as a perfect midfielder with a big future,
But unless they are able to come in with a very big package of money,
It’s going to be very difficult for them to get this deal done.”
The Brazilian has been in fine form under Unai Emery for Villa last season,
Scoring five goals and assisting one more as a pivotal mainstay (Who scored).
Speaking to Football Insider, former Spurs and England goalkeeper Paul Robinson, Who regularly features on Sky,
Has praised Arsenal’s recruitment team for their business so far while insisting Luiz would be an excellent addition to the squad. Indeed, Robinson claims Luiz will be a “brilliant signing” for Arsenal in fact.
