Arsenal enter the race to sign Federico Chiesa from Juventus
Arsenal The Gunners are expected to sell Emile Smith, Rowe and Reiss Nelson this season. Their departures are intended to make room for a new addition to the squad, with the Gunners having recently been linked with Federico Chiesa.
TeamTALK (citing Tutto Juve) has stated that Arsenal have “entered the race” for the Juventus superstar with force. Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea He will also be keeping a close eye on his situation in Turin so that the Gunners can face tough competition.
Chiesa is “not believed” to be part of Thiago Motta's plans for the new season, the report adds, with the Bianconeri ready to sell him for around £21m.
TeamTALK's Samuel Bannister further adds that Chiesa is “excited to continue his career in Champions League level', giving Arsenal a significant lead over Chelsea and Spurs in the race.
The north Londoners are currently focused on completing the signings of Mikel Merino and Riccardo Calafiori, although they could turn their attention to attacking reinforcements soon after.
Chiesa, a fantastic player for Arsenal
Federico Chiesa, a Euro 2020 winner with Italy, is one of the best attackers in Serie A with the ability to play in a wide range of positions, making him a fantastic target for Arsenal.
Mikel Arteta He has sufficient cover on the left flank, Chiesa's original position, thanks to Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard, although he could be helped by the addition of the 26-year-old on the right side.
Bukayo Saka He has been overworked in recent seasons at both Arsenal and England, and it is about time a reliable back-up for him arrived at the Emirates Stadium.
Chiesa will also be able to slot into midfield as a competitor similar to Martin Odegaard, while his signing would also ensure the depth of Arteta's squad is not compromised by the sale of Smith Rowe.
For just £21m, the Italy international would be a bargain and there is no reason why Arsenal should not push to sign him before the start of the 2024/25 season.
