Arsenal have been handed a massive boost in their search for a new winger this summer, with long-term target keen for a fresh challenge.
The Gunners are gearing up for a very busy summer, with new sporting director Andrea Berta set to oversee a squad revamp.
Manager Mikel Arteta is keen to strengthen key areas of his squad.
Arsenal’s long-standing search for a new striker will trickle into this summer, although it’s expected to be sorted out once and for all.
A lot of names have been floated, but the Gunners are still holding out slim hopes of signing Alexander Isak from Newcastle United.
While they continue the search for a new number nine, Arsenal are also expected to swoop for a winger.
Nico Williams has been a priority target for Arteta since his starring role in Spain’s 2024 European Championship title win.
That hasn’t changed, but Athletic Bilbao’s asking price, coupled with the player’s wage demands, could put the Gunners off.
Arsenal were also touted as a potential landing spot for Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane, but those hopes were quickly dashed when the club tabled a new contract offer.
However, they’ve been offered a chance to land Sane’s teammate Kingsley Coman in a cut-price deal.
Arsenal to rival Spurs for Coman
According to Florian Plettenberg, Coman has told Bayern he wants to leave the club this summer.
The Sky Germany journalist believes Arsenal are his ‘most concrete option’ if he decides to move to the Premier League, but Tottenham Hotspur are also in the mix.
After a decade on Bayern’s books, Coman is ready for a fresh challenge, and the prospect of plying his trade in the Premier League could appeal to the France international.
Tottenham are also in the picture, but they could struggle to match Coman’s outrageous wage demands.
Clubs in Saudi Arabia have been alerted to Coman’s availability and are reportedly ramping up their interest in the Frenchman.
It remains to be seen if Coman is open to a move to the Middle East, but Arsenal could be tempted to make a move for the winger, who is valued at £30 million on Transfermarkt.
