Arteta Angry at Arsenal Board Over Indecision in Transfer Market As Gunners Set to Miss Out on Top Targets

Arteta Angry at Arsenal Board Over Indecision in Transfer Market As Gunners Set to Miss Out on Top Targets

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:04 PM
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  • Arsenal stands a good chance of missing out on signing Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City following the club’s slow pace to sanction the deal
  • The move has infuriated Mikel Arteta who is growing frustrated at the club board who insists all major transactions are approved by the club’s American ownership
  • Arsenal missed out of a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League after they finished out the top four in the Premier League

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta is growing increasingly frustrated with the London’s club indecision in the transfer market as the Gunners are yet to make a major signing this summer.

Arteta has identified some key targets for a summer transfer move to the Emirates but his efforts are being stalled by a club policy that insists major transactions must be approved by the club’s American ownership.

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Mikel Arteta failed to guide Arsenal back to the Champions League after the Gunners finished 5th in the Premier League. Photo by Marc Atkins
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Gabriel Jesus is one of the top targets Mikel Arteta wishes to bring to Arsenal this summer but the Gunners are now set to miss out on the Manchester City striker Daily Mail reports.

Arsenal were quick to express their interest when Jesus became available for transfer almost two months ago, but have yet to commit to paying City's £50 million asking price.

Arsenal are hoping to improve their playing squad ahead of the 2022/23 season following the summer exit of star forward, Alexander Lacazzete.

Arsenal join race for Leeds United forward Raphinha

Meanwhile, Arsenal are looking for an alternate plan in case the London club misses out on signing Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City this summer.

The Gunners have now entered the race to sign Leeds United winger Raphinha after the Brazilian impressed with the Peacocks last season in the Premier League Sky Sports reports.

Arsenal are set to battle other Premier League teams including Chelsea and Aston Villa for the winger who is open to a move to a bigger team this summer.

Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus Is offered to Real Madrid

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Arsenal have been handed a fresh transfer blow with the main target Gabriel Jesus reportedly being offered to Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.

Arsenal have been hot on the heels of the Manchester City striker and these reports will be a big setback.

The Gunners have been leading the race to sign the Brazilian, but it is understood that he might be tempted to go to either of the Madrid clubs that are offering Champions League football.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..
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