Arsenal talks held by Ayto open late summer talks with £54m forward

Interim sporting director Jason Ayto is supporting manager Mick as Arsenal has held summer transfer talks ahead of the next Premier League season. Interim sporting director Jason Ayto is supporting manager Mick Mikel Arteta.

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal shortlist forward target

The long-term damage from Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus has cost Arteta the amazing choice of nature, the Gunners choose not to sign in the duo when the January window opens any replacement for any other.

Arsenal had a chance to make a January deal with Ollie Watkins, but the North Londoner’s initial low ball offer was not enough (David Ornstein).

Despite the winter being associated with many other high-profile No 9s, including the likes of RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko and Juventus forward Dušan Vlahović, Arsenal didn’t ultimately pursue Watkins’ alternative – meaning Arteta was Forced to wait for Arteta. Until summer, extra firepower is needed.

Arsenal are still targeting the new striker in the next window, and also think they can bring different options.

Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka’s recent injuries highlight that even with the emergence of young teen star Ethan Nwaneri, Ateta is a quality alternative to the duo.

Arsenal is believed to be an admirer of Atlanta star Ademola Lookman, who can play midfielders in midfield and even attacking when needed, so Nigeria International can tick Arteta.

Lookman is said to be seriously considering withdrawing from Atlanta in the summer, Arteta has a sharp side and may be eager to explore this opportunity to bring 15 goals and 7 assists in all games.

Arsenal meets publicly to sign Atlanta’s Ademola Lookman

Now, according to Caughtoffside, their interests are being realized.

Arsenal allegedly had talks about signing Lookman ahead of the summer window, with all contenders from Liverpool and Chelsea, Manchester United and Juventus participating in the 27-year-old signature.

However, after the opening negotiations, the most advanced were Arsenal and Liverpool, the former Fulham Ace caused his amazing 2024/25 campaign last season and his heroism in the Europa League .

Lookman’s final hat-trick won the match of Gian Piero Gasperini while ending Bayer Leverkusen’s historic unbeaten run, leaving the player unrelated to the move to the Premier League.

But Atlanta won’t make him cheap either, and the Serie A side is ready to demand up to €65 million (£54 million) for sale.

“He is [Lookman] Top player. ” Gasperini said.

“In terms of character, maybe there are more players with greater continuity and solid abilities, but that’s normal.

“Even his role is difficult. He always has to be very healthy, but he has become a truly extraordinary player, the best player in Europe and the world. Because he has improved consistency, in some ways, he Already started to become an important Atlanta player.”