Arsenal’s recruitment strategy this summer, after they finished just two points behind Manchester City, is not set in stone.
Midfield and attack have been the two areas where they look most likely to reinforce.
Benjamin Sesko, 21, was their first choice in attack, but he signed a new contract with RB Leipzig.
They have since shifted priorities to strengthening in midfield. At the start of the month,
The Athletic reported Arsenal’s interest in Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi, 25, and Benfica’s Joao Neves, 19.
An attacking option would still appeal to Arsenal, but primary targets have not surfaced. In midfield, they are looking for a player to complement Declan Rice, with Arsenal viewing the No 6 options as more attractive than those at No 8 in the current market.
Using a mix of video and data analysis, let’s assess how Zubimendi and Neves would suit Arsenal.
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