Arsenal Transfer Update: Player Confirms Departure While Joshua Zirkzee Teases Future Plans
Arsenal Preparing for Summer Transfers: Arteta Plans Major Squad Overhaul
Arsenal is gearing up for the summer transfer window, with Mikel Arteta planning significant changes to the squad. After narrowly missing out on the title, finishing just two points behind Manchester City, Arteta aims to strengthen the team for the next season.
Key Departures
The overhaul will start with several departures. Albert Sambi Lokonga has announced his intention to leave the club. Lokonga, who joined Arsenal three years ago but struggled to secure a regular first-team spot, spent the past season on loan at Luton Town, where he performed well. Speaking to VOO Sport, he stated, “I think that [my time at Arsenal] is slowly coming to the end. The best solution for me was to leave.”
Edu’s Transfer Strategy
Arsenal’s recruitment chief, Edu, detailed his plans for the summer transfer window, emphasizing a thorough and strategic approach. “You can’t sign for the sake of signing. It has to be a process that takes weeks and weeks,” Edu explained. He described the extensive analysis involved in the transfer process, including reports on physical, technical, and mental profiles of potential players, as well as their adaptability to the Premier League.
Zirkzee Hints at Future
Top target Joshua Zirkzee has hinted at staying with Bologna, where he helped secure a Champions League spot. He expressed his focus on Bologna, saying, “At the moment my mind is only in Bologna. I want to recover from the injury, have some nice holidays in the United States with my childhood friends, and then we’ll see what happens.”
Mirror Football brings you the latest updates on Arsenal’s transfer activities as the club prepares for a crucial summer window.