Arsenal They are reportedly ready to submit a formal proposal to sign Juventus star Federico Chiesa this summer, according to the Spanish outlet. Transfers.
After returning from a serious knee problem he suffered a couple of years ago, the striker has struggled to perform at his best in recent seasons. However, he has started to show flashes of his old self once again this season, scoring seven goals and registering just one assist in 24 league appearances.
Now, according to the report TransfersJuventus is going through financial difficulties, so they need to raise funds by selling some stars to sign new faces this summer. The report further claims that the Bianconeri could be open to cashing in on Chiesa and that Arsenal are interested in acquiring his services.
Transfers He also states that Arsenal are already thinking about launching a formal offer so that the Gunners can secure his signature in the near future. transfer window.
Chiesa to Arsenal
However, the report says that Chelsea and Newcastle UnitedEdit They are also interested in signing the Italian, so the north London club will face fierce competition from their rivals to secure any potential deal for him.
Chiesa – valued at around £34 million per Transfer market – is set to enter the final year of his current contract this summer, so Arsenal could manage to acquire his service at a reduced price should they make a move for him during the off-season.
Chiesa is a versatile forward as he can play anywhere on the front line. He is quick, technically sound, can dribble past opposing defenders in tight areas, has the ability to make excellent crosses from wide areas, can create opportunities for his attacking teammates, has the efficiency to finish his chances and also works extremely hard out of possession.
Arsenal are said to be exploring the market to sign a new winger to support. Bukayo SakaChiesa could be a shrewd signing if bought.
However, it will be interesting to see if the north London club ultimately opts to take a concrete approach to signing the Juventus star in the upcoming transfer window to bolster their attacking department.