Arsenal continue to be linked with a move for Lille star Jonathan David. The 25-year-old is out of contract in the summer and the reports suggest that the Canadian is attracting a host of attention from around Europe.
It has been claimed that West Ham United have made David their priority target as they hope to outbid Barcelona. In doing so the Hammers are said to be weighing up a proposal offer of €20million (£16m) in agent commission, salary and bonuses with the La Liga side reportedly not able to make such an offer.
Furthermore, it has been suggested that Graham Potter’s side have made steps to complete a deal for David, but more competition is expected. Arsenal director Josh Kroenke was in London today as he watched the Gunners step up their preparations for tomorrow’s Champions League knockout clash with PSV Eindhoven.
It comes during an intense period for Mikel Arteta’s side with important showdowns with Manchester United and Chelsea before the international break in March. football.london understands that Berta, formerly of Atletico Madrid, is one of the candidates being considered to replace Edu.
The Brazilian chief left the Emirates Stadium at the end of last year, leaving Jason Ayto in the interim role following his departure. Berta left the Spanish giant at the start of January following a 12-year period with the club, and the 53-year-old has been named as one of a number of candidates to succeed the former Arsenal midfielder.
Arsenal have been criticised for their lack of attacking reinforcements during the winter transfer window. With their options depleted following Gabriel Jesus’ season-ending injury, the Gunners failed to bolster their squad, missing out on Ollie Watkins after a late push in January. Their woes would worsen when Kai Havertz picked up a hamstring injury during the warm weather training camp, which ruled him out for the remainder of the campaign.
