BREAKING NEWS: Arsenal is trying to sign a new star player. Arteta believes he can compete with Saka and Martinelli on the wings and provide an alternative to Havertz and Jesus in attack.
Arsenal could ease the pressure on Bukayo Saka by potentially signing Juventus forward Federico Chiesa for a bargain price of £13 million—a move that former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp would likely have supported.
Klopp, known for his keen eye for talented forwards, successfully developed players like Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, and Roberto Firmino. He had also aimed to add Italian star Federico Chiesa to his impressive attacking lineup.
Chiesa played a key role in Italy’s Euro 2020 victory, scoring an important goal against Spain in the semi-finals at Wembley. Shortly after, Liverpool reportedly made an £86 million bid for Chiesa, which Juventus quickly rejected, declaring the player was not for sale.
This rejection led Liverpool to redirect their focus and eventually spend a similar amount on Darwin Nunez. Meanwhile, Chiesa’s career has been affected by injuries and a dip in form.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano recently reported that Chiesa is among eight players Juventus has listed for sale following the appointment of new manager Thiago Motta.
Italian sources suggest that Chiesa might be available for as little as £13 million this summer. This affordable move could bolster Arsenal’s attacking options, similar to the impact Leandro Trossard’s arrival had at the Emirates in the latter half of the 2023/24 season.
Klopp was reportedly a strong admirer of Chiesa, viewing him as a valuable £86 million investment for his potential contribution to Liverpool.
Currently, Chiesa could provide Arsenal with crucial depth on the wings, offering competition for Saka and Gabriel Martinelli, and serving as an alternative to Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus in attack.
Saka, a vital player for Arsenal, has had another busy summer due to his key role in the England squad that reached the Euro 2024 final.
There is growing concern among fans about the risk of overworking Saka, and acquiring Chiesa could help alleviate this by distributing the workload more evenly across Arsenal’s frontline.