Arsenal transfer round: Marco Asension’s plans are a “immoral” signature requirement

Arsenal plans further reinforcements before the transfer window closes at the end of the month after the arrival of Martin Odegaard and Aaron Ramsdale

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Arsenal could have gotten two transfers on Friday, but they want to make more additions over the weekend.

The Gunners secured the deal for Martin Odegaard before Aaron Ramsdale was added to Sheffield United’s £ 24 million deal.

However, Mikel Arteta wants to add confirmations less than ten days after the transfer window closes.

Another offensive midfielder is on the agenda, while the new striker is not off the card as the future of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexander Lacazette remains uncertain.

Here are the latest transfer rumors and gossip that surrounds the North London club.

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Arteta “contacts” Asensio

Arsenal have reportedly contacted Real Madrid Marcos Asension’s change as Mikel Arteta seeks his second deal for the Spanish capital this summer.

Barely 24 hours have passed since the gunners signed Martin Odegaard, and they are already looking at his former teammate.

Carlo Ancelott’s men don’t actively want to sell a midfielder, but are aware of the interest he’s getting Premier league and would consider the difference if the right offer is made.

Tottenham, Arsenal and Liverpool are a few of the clubs in the framework of Asension, but Arteta’s men are the side that seems to be the most serious to sign the Spanish Premier League top three.

The Gunners have contacted the La Liga giants who believe talks should start at about £ 35 million, according to Fichajes.

Locatell’s bid failed

Giovanni Carnevali, CEO of Sassuolo, has revealed that Arsenal had a £ 35 million bid for Manuel Locatelli, but the Italian decided to join Juventus instead.

Sassuolo had to be creative to accept Locatell’s wish by accepting a two-year loan agreement and an obligation to buy in 2023 for a payment of £ 20 million and possible additions of £ 10 million.

Not only does Sassuolo get less money from Locatel, but the player is said to earn £ 8.5 million less by choosing Juventus instead of Arsenal, claiming it was an “immoral” deal.

Carnevali explained the decision in an interview with Gazzetta di Modena: “It is not easy to understand for those without skills. This operation has yielded a positive result and benefits for both clubs, although certain technical issues are difficult to explain.

“It’s certainly wrong to say and think that‘ we gave ’Locatelli Juve for two years, someone even talked about an immoral operation.

“These are absurd concepts. The reality is that at the end of the Juve 2022/23 period, the sale obligation will start and it will be guaranteed that we will raise the agreed more than £ 32 million.”

When asked if he was “sorry” for not selling the player to Mikel Arteta’s side, Carneval replied, “They offered us £ 35 million, but Locatelli’s will was to just go to Juventus and we did everything to please him.

“Arsenal’s request that cost us something …”

Mikel Arteta defends Xhaka’s decision

Mikel Arteta has doubled his decision to give Granit Xhaka a new contract because he rejected the theory that the club was trying to sell the midfielder this summer.

Roma negotiated to sign the 28-year-old when he appeared to be for sale, but the deal collapsed because Jose Mourinho’s men did not meet the gunners ’assessment.

In a sudden change of mind, Arsenal gave Xhaka a new contract on improved terms as the player extended his stay at the Emirates.

“We never wanted to let him go. We explained to him what role he would have on the team, how important he was and how far he has come in the last two seasons,” said Arteta.

– And the fact that he has gone through difficult moments and how he has reacted and achieved and achieved respect not only on the field, but also around the club and in the locker room.

– We believe that he was a really important figure, and we need such players for the development of young players.

“It’s hard because you don’t see much of what’s going on inside.

“People just analyze a player’s performance or the way they play and whether you like him more or less. But there is no doubt on our part about his importance to the team and the team.”